The news is packed with headlines aghast at the recent report that Americans waste 40 percent of their food. Many are springing into action to connect food banks and shelters with restaurants, or find creative ways to compost or biofuel the leftovers. I’ve also seen reminders to “eat what you purchased.” Consumers are feeling guilty and to blame.

The Burton Barr Central Library will host an exhibit of works in charcoal by Jacob Fischer, titled “(un)Familiar Routine,” June 5 to Aug. 7 at the library’s @Central Gallery, 1221 N. Central Ave.

It's a given that time around the holidays means more family, and with that comes more cooking and more food.

The city of Phoenix has invested millions of dollars over the years to make air quality better through the use of alternative fuels in city-run vehicles and continues to look out for what comes next.

The city of Phoenix has invested millions of dollars over the years to make air quality better through the use of alternative fuels in city-run vehicles and continues to look out for what comes next.

THE WHITE HOUSE

THE WHITE HOUSE

More than 21 high school students from 13-area high schools put on their lab coats last summer during an internship at Arizona State University’s Biodesign Institute, gaining first-hand experience with scientists working on cutting-edge environmental research.

More than 21 high school students from 13-area high schools put on their lab coats last summer during an internship at Arizona State University’s Biodesign Institute, gaining first-hand experience with scientists working on cutting-edge environmental research.