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Media Contact Hilda CortezDigital Media Manager at SERI Inc – hilda cortez seriaz org Tucson AZ Sonora Environmental Research Institute Inc SERI has been awarded a grant to combat housing discrimination in the Tucson Metropolitan Area Housing is a basic human right and fundamental for maintaining safety health and stability Discrimination in housing is…
Precipitation in Tucson is highly variable and may not be captured by the four weather stations in the city SERI received a grant from NASA to study precipitation in Tucson From May to October community scientists measured precipitation using rain gauges SERI compared these data to NASA satellite data and to the four weather…
In June the Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC released a warning about miniature toys imported by Darice Inc Darice Timeless Minis Red Wagons Watering Cans and Chairs are being recalled due to the fact that the toys exceed the federal lead paint limit posing a lead poisoning hazard especially for young children The toys…
By Jella Balgos Every child deserves a safe and healthy home but did you know that many everyday items in your household can expose you to lead Lead poisoning is a serious health concern especially for young children whose developing brains and bodies are particularly vulnerable to its effects In recognition of National Lead…
Lead exposure is a serious but preventable environmental health risk that continues to affect many families in Tucson especially those living in older homes Before lead-based paint was banned in it was commonly used in residential housing As a result many homes built before this time may still contain lead-based paint beneath layers of…
Saguaros are more than just icons of the Sonoran Desert they re storytellers of the landscape Their towering presence delicate blooms and ancient role in cultural traditions reveal the health of the desert we call home But as extreme heat and unpredictable weather events become more common saguaros are showing signs of stress To…