Racing tires made from desert shrubs in Pinal County debut before Indy 500 as Bridgestone Americas revs up production
Firestone Firehawk racing tire made from guayule-derived rubber.(Bridgestone Americas) (Pinal County, AZ) Bridgestone Americas’ guayule-derived natural rubber meets the road at the Indy 500 Pit Stop Challenge on May 27.
Read full storyUniversity of Arizona startup incubator launches at Biosphere 2, attracting sustainable tech companies to Pinal County
The exterior of Biosphere 2.(Tech Parks Arizona) (Oracle, Arizona) The University of Arizona Center for Innovation at Biosphere 2, a startup incubator focused on sustainable tech and renewable energy, held its grand opening on April 12.
Read full storyFBI warns of ransomware attacks against food supply; offers cyber hygiene and PC security tips. Plus Pinal County's risk
The screen of a computer infected by ransomware.(Damien Meyer/Getty Images) (Pinal County, AZ) The FBI warned of an increased risk of ransomware attacks against agricultural coops, which could disrupt food supply chains, in a private industry notification issued on April 20.
Read full storyOracle lavender farm celebrated second anniversary with Mother's Day tea party, kicking off busy season of events
Guests walking along a path at the Life Under the Oaks Farm Mother's Day tea party.(Jeff Kronenfeld) By Jeff Kronenfeld / NewsBreak Pinal County, AZ) (Oracle, Arizona) Women in colorful hats streamed into Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm to celebrate Mother's Day as flowery scents whisked by on a mountain breeze.
Read full storyArizona Game and Fish Department teams with volunteers and donors to get wildlife water during drought
A black bear and its cub drink and take a dip in a water catchment.(Arizona Game and Fish Department) (Pinal County, Arizona) Four recently constructed artificial watering holes in the Superstition Mountains and two in the Mescal Mountains ensure black bears, golden eagles, bighorn sheep and other thirsty wildlife have plenty to drink during the state’s 27th year of drought.
Read full story