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Opinion

Local opinion: COT's proposed amendments ignore biggest threat to aquifer

Local opinion: COT's proposed amendments ignore biggest threat to aquifer

  • Lee Stanfield Special to the Arizona Daily Star

Concerns are growing over the impact of data centers on Tucson’s water supply, with critics warning that rising energy demands could increase strain on local aquifers through indirect water use tied to electricity generation.

Tucson Speaks Out: May 16

Tucson Speaks Out: May 16

    Unbalanced and reckless

    Local opinion: New proposal to stabilize the Colorado River — Will it work?

    Local opinion: New proposal to stabilize the Colorado River — Will it work?

    • Kennedy Claud, Liv Hall, OJ Tumechub, and Alexia Macias Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    A new proposal from Arizona, California and Nevada aims to stabilize the Colorado River through 2028, but experts warn short-term fixes may not be enough as drought, climate change and growing demand threaten the region’s long-term water future.

    Tucson Speaks Out: May 15

    Tucson Speaks Out: May 15

      The Trump battleship

      Local opinion: Why should Americans pay for a White House ballroom?

      Local opinion: Why should Americans pay for a White House ballroom?

      • Kelley Benson Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      A proposed billion-dollar White House ballroom is raising questions about cost, transparency and necessity, as critics argue taxpayers deserve clarity on whether the project is about security upgrades or a costly expansion.

      Local opinion: United States vs China – the great trade (off)

      Local opinion: United States vs China – the great trade (off)

      • J. Franklin Rudolph Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      A comparison of U.S. military spending and China’s infrastructure investment raises questions about opportunity costs, as experts weigh what trillions spent on war might have built at home instead.

      Local opinion: Public health over quick fixes

      Local opinion: Public health over quick fixes

      • Genessa Ziegler Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      The rising popularity of weight-loss drugs is sparking concern among public health advocates, who warn that relying on medications may overlook deeper issues like food access, inequality and long-term community health solutions.

      Local opinion: COT's proposed amendments ignore biggest threat to aquifer

      Local opinion: COT's proposed amendments ignore biggest threat to aquifer

      • Lee Stanfield Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      Concerns are growing over the impact of data centers on Tucson’s water supply, with critics warning that rising energy demands could increase strain on local aquifers through indirect water use tied to electricity generation.

      Tucson Speaks Out: May 16

      Tucson Speaks Out: May 16

        Unbalanced and reckless

        The Ethical Life: Columns by Richard Kyte

        The Ethical Life: Columns by Richard Kyte

        • Richard Kyte Columnist

        Richard Kyte is director of the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University in La Crosse.

        Letter: The whole world suffering

        Letter: The whole world suffering

        • William Muto, SaddleBrooke

        Some, usually the self centered and short sighted America Firsters, complain about the high gas prices we pay here, apparently ignorant of the energy crisis hitting other parts of the globe with far greater severity. In Europe, for example, where fuel prices have always been much more expens…

        Letter: Reid Park Rose Garden a disgrace

        Letter: Reid Park Rose Garden a disgrace

        • William Scurrah, Midtown

        Over the nearly sixty years I have been a resident of Tucson, the Reid Park Rose Garden has been a favorite place for me to enjoy some peace and quiet in a setting of both visual and olfactory beauty. Alas, no longer. Through a combination of incompetence and neglect, the rose garden has bec…

        Letter: The Trump battleship

        Letter: The Trump battleship

        • Steve Sollenberger, Foothills

        The Wall Street Journal published details of the proposed Trump Battleship class today, May 12. Unidentified US Navy sources were cited.

        Local opinion: New proposal to stabilize the Colorado River — Will it work?

        Local opinion: New proposal to stabilize the Colorado River — Will it work?

        • Kennedy Claud, Liv Hall, OJ Tumechub, and Alexia Macias Special to the Arizona Daily Star

        A new proposal from Arizona, California and Nevada aims to stabilize the Colorado River through 2028, but experts warn short-term fixes may not be enough as drought, climate change and growing demand threaten the region’s long-term water future.

        Editorial cartoons

        ANOTHER VIEW | Bill Day | Cagle Cartoons

        ANOTHER VIEW | Bill Day | Cagle Cartoons

        ANOTHER VIEW | R.J. Matson | Cagle Cartoons

        ANOTHER VIEW | R.J. Matson | Cagle Cartoons

        Tucson Speaks Out: May 15

        Tucson Speaks Out: May 15

          The Trump battleship

          Are cell phones doing irreparable harm to our children? – Richard Kyte

          Are cell phones doing irreparable harm to our children? – Richard Kyte

            Last week I was helping some people clean up a building after a large social event. Among the other volunteers were a mother with her daughter and her daughter’s friend, both about 10 years old. I’ll call them Nina and Elsa.

            Letter: Better late than never

            Letter: Better late than never

              A group of 36 medical professionals, experienced in cognitive disorders has warned that Trump poses a serious public danger. They are calling for his removal from office. Senators Whitehouse and Reed have entered this proposal into the Congressional record.

              Letter: Abortion, a man’s opinion

              Letter: Abortion, a man’s opinion

                Not my problem. The truth is its not the problem of hundreds of politicians including the supreme court. The issue is simple “who decides” A pregnancy IS a problem for the woman or girl that becomes pregnant. The woman has to be in charge. My responsibility is to help all I can to make sure …

                Letter: America's obscene addiction

                Letter: America's obscene addiction

                  As of May 12, 2026 there have been 145 mass shootings in the United States leaving over 140 killed and over 500 wounded*.

                  Letter: Global warming

                  Letter: Global warming

                    Letter to the Editor

                    TrumpIRAs are sorely needed for American workers | Teresa Ghilarducci

                    TrumpIRAs are sorely needed for American workers | Teresa Ghilarducci

                      As a progressive economist, I wrote a paper in 2021 with a generally conservative colleague, Kevin Hassett, who now directs the National Economic Council in the Trump White House. We agreed then on the basic arithmetic of the American retirement crisis.

                      Editorials

                      A note to readers

                      A note to readers

                      To our readers:

                      Local opinion: What leaders like John McCain understood about the truth

                      Local opinion: What leaders like John McCain understood about the truth

                      A defining moment from John McCain’s 2008 campaign is being revisited as a reminder of political integrity, highlighting the importance of correcting misinformation — even within one’s own party — in today’s polarized climate.

                      Arizona Daily Star Editorial: New tactic to come after public lands must be stopped

                      Arizona Daily Star Editorial: New tactic to come after public lands must be stopped

                      Juan Ciscomani has a pivotal role to play in protecting public lands. It's a role that he must fulfill.

                      Local opinion: A dismissive editorial peers through rose-colored glasses

                      Local opinion: A dismissive editorial peers through rose-colored glasses

                      The Herald has missed its mark in offering us reassurance of the court’s stability and the strength of democracy. And when it values confidence over honest scrutiny, its words ring hollow.

                      Columnists

                      Local opinion: COT's proposed amendments ignore biggest threat to aquifer

                      Local opinion: COT's proposed amendments ignore biggest threat to aquifer

                      Concerns are growing over the impact of data centers on Tucson’s water supply, with critics warning that rising energy demands could increase strain on local aquifers through indirect water use tied to electricity generation.

                      Local opinion: New proposal to stabilize the Colorado River — Will it work?

                      Local opinion: New proposal to stabilize the Colorado River — Will it work?

                      A new proposal from Arizona, California and Nevada aims to stabilize the Colorado River through 2028, but experts warn short-term fixes may not be enough as drought, climate change and growing demand threaten the region’s long-term water future.

                      Are cell phones doing irreparable harm to our children? – Richard Kyte

                      Are cell phones doing irreparable harm to our children? – Richard Kyte

                      Last week I was helping some people clean up a building after a large social event. Among the other volunteers were a mother with her daughter and her daughter’s friend, both about 10 years old. I’ll call them Nina and Elsa.

                      TrumpIRAs are sorely needed for American workers | Teresa Ghilarducci

                      TrumpIRAs are sorely needed for American workers | Teresa Ghilarducci

                      As a progressive economist, I wrote a paper in 2021 with a generally conservative colleague, Kevin Hassett, who now directs the National Economic Council in the Trump White House. We agreed then on the basic arithmetic of the American retirement crisis.

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                      Local opinion: New proposal to stabilize the Colorado River — Will it work?

                      Local opinion: New proposal to stabilize the Colorado River — Will it work?

                      Letter: Bicyclists beware

                      Letter: Bicyclists beware

                      Tucson Speaks Out: May 15

                      Tucson Speaks Out: May 15

                      Shopping

                      How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                      How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                      Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                      Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

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                      Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

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                      Letters to the Editor

                      Tucson Speaks Out: May 16

                      Tucson Speaks Out: May 16

                      Unbalanced and reckless

                      Letter: The whole world suffering

                      Letter: The whole world suffering

                      Some, usually the self centered and short sighted America Firsters, complain about the high gas prices we pay here, apparently ignorant of the energy crisis hitting other parts of the globe with far greater severity. In Europe, for example, where fuel prices have always been much more expens…

                      Letter: Reid Park Rose Garden a disgrace

                      Letter: Reid Park Rose Garden a disgrace

                      Over the nearly sixty years I have been a resident of Tucson, the Reid Park Rose Garden has been a favorite place for me to enjoy some peace and quiet in a setting of both visual and olfactory beauty. Alas, no longer. Through a combination of incompetence and neglect, the rose garden has bec…

                      Letter: The Trump battleship

                      Letter: The Trump battleship

                      The Wall Street Journal published details of the proposed Trump Battleship class today, May 12. Unidentified US Navy sources were cited.

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