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Smoking Ban One Year Anniversary
Three businesses have been fined a total of $12,900 since Arizona's smoking ban took effect. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson looks at enforcement of the ban and its impact on customers and businesses.
( Apr 30, 2008 )

Curling on Ice...in Desert
KJZZ's Paul Atkinson brings this audio postcard about the Valley's Curling scene, an ice sport similar to shuffleboard.
( Apr 29, 2008 )

Businesses Sustain for Green
More companies are implementing conservation friendly business practices. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson profiles Cox Communications efforts to go green.
( Apr 23, 2008 )

Spending Your Green on Green
KJZZ's Paul Atkinson speaks with Diane MacEachern about why it's important for consumers to consider the environmental impact of the products they buy including bottled water.
( Apr 20, 2008 )

Here and Now - Education Issues
Should the state take over the Roosevelt School District and opt out of No Child Left Behind? Those are just two of the education issues discussed on this week's Here and Now. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne and Suzanne Schweiger-Nitchals, president of the Arizona School Boards Association, also talked about the quality of teaching and state funding of education. To listen, click on 'More Info.'
( Apr 2, 2008 )

Earth Hour Impact
Phoenix was one of a handful of North American cities picked to participate in Earth Hour. The WWF, which sponsored the event, says more than 400 cities and 60 million worldwide took part. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson spoke to Jeff Schlegel of the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project about the impact of the event.
( Mar 30, 2008 )

Energy vs Endangered Fish
The Department of Interior created a man-made flood in the Colorado River by releasing water from Glen Canyon dam in early March. The flood produced many beaches beneficial to wildlife, but a northern Arizona environmental group thinks more should be done to protect an endangered species of fish in the river. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson reports.
( Mar 26, 2008 )

Mom Shares Kid's Bipolar Experience
A Tucson mom wrote a book about her family's experience with bipolar disorder. Two of Kate McLaughlin's three kids were diagnosed with the brain disorder at the age of 17. The family endured years of ups and downs dealing with the consequences. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson profiles McLaughlin's experience.
( Mar 6, 2008 )

Energy Demand and Prices Increase
Energy demand is on the rise because of population growth and the use of more electronics and air conditioning. Energy prices are also going up. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson looks at what's behind the increases.
( Mar 5, 2008 )

John F. Long Remembered
West Valley developer and philanthropist John. F. Long died at the age of 87 after a short illness. Long was the first to build a master planned community in Phoenix, offering affordable, well-build homes in a community he named after his wife Mary. The developer of Maryvale also donated thousands of acres of land and money for parks, schools, and many community buildings. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson looks back at the contributions of John. F. Long.

Services for John F. Long will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 11th at Community Church of Joy, 21000 N. 75th Ave., Glendale.
( Mar 3, 2008 )

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