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Caring for the condors: At remote Arizona wildlife center, biologists treat endangered birds
for The Arizona Republic/azcentral.com
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With threats of avian and lead poisoning, biologists are working overtime to care for a species that nearly went extinct.
Hounds in jaguar country: Petition ignites debate over future of hunting dogs in Arizona
for The Arizona Republic/azcentral.com
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A petition submitted to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission sparks debate over a ban on hunting dogs where endangered species roam.
Arizona’s old mines left a dirty legacy. A bill on Biden's desk could help with cleanup
for The Arizona Republic/azcentral.com
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The House passed a "Good Samaritan" bill this week that could help pay for the cleanup of polluted mines.
Plan to capture Mexican gray wolves near Grand Canyon may violate law, wolf advocates warn
for The Arizona Republic/azcentral.com
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Wildlife advocacy groups argue the relocating of two Mexican gray wolves near the Grand Canyon violates the Endangered Species Act.
Arizona’s anti-immigrant policies foster a culture of fear and create barriers to mental health care for undocumented communities
for Cronkite News & The Carter Center: Mental Health Parity Newsroom Collaborative
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Arizona has been a laboratory for anti-immigrant policies that foster a culture of fear and create barriers to mental health care for undocumented people, say advocates at local nonprofit groups.
Spanish-language therapy is becoming harder to find in Arizona, even as the Hispanic population grows
for Cronkite News & Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Southwest Health Reporting Initiative
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Spanish language therapy and culturally responsive mental healthcare are becoming more scarce in Arizona as the Hispanic population grows. Chicanos Por La Causa is one nonprofit organization working to fill the gap.