World's biggest bacterium found in Caribbean mangrove swamp
Scientists have discovered the world’s largest bacterium in a Caribbean mangrove swamp.
Swarm of bugs picked up on Detroit, Cleveland weather radars
If you thought it was rain showers on the radar, think again!
Fireworks banned in Bell County under drought disaster declaration
The declaration does make an exception for fireworks displays that have been issued a permit by the Bell County Fire Marshal's office.
Package peddler: UPS testing electric bikes for deliveries to help fight climate change
UPS officials say eQuads are part of a larger plan to achieve the company's goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
Lake Mead: Drought-stricken reservoir near Vegas hits new lowest level since 1930s
The water level of Lake Mead, which was created in the 1930s with the completion of the Hoover Dam, continues to fall. It has dropped 180 feet since 1983.
Show Your Stripes Day: How a colorful graphic raises awareness of climate change
Climate Central has created "Warming Stripes" graphics for 179 cities, 49 states and the globe that include available data up to 2021. Here's how you can find one for your city.
Texas plans to place charging stations for electric cars every 50 miles on most interstates
The plan is to have charging stations every 50 miles along most non-business interstate routes, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
From plastic to plant-based: New rule aims to protect national parks from pollution
The Department of Interior set a goal to eliminate single-use plastic products on public land by 2023.
Court rejects Trump-era EPA finding that Roundup weed killer safe
Glyphosate is the active ingredient in Roundup, the most widely used herbicide in the world.
Biden hosts international climate change meeting amid high gas price pressure
Friday's meeting comes as Biden has been focused on boosting fossil fuel production to reduce high gas prices.
Court: Amazon customers can sue over lack of toxic warnings
The case involved a lawsuit filed in Alameda County that said the online retail giant knowingly allowed skin-lightening creams to be sold on its website for years despite being aware of concerns about toxic mercury levels in such creams.
California debates listing western Joshua tree as threatened
California officials are weighing whether to list the iconic western Joshua tree as a threatened species, a designation that would make it harder to remove the trees for housing, solar or other development projects.
Air quality to be impacted as Sahara dust cloud comes to Texas
The good news is that the dust clouds make for some amazing sunsets but the bad news it that they also cause hazy days and most importantly, bad air quality.
Cedar Park delaying trash collection by one day this week
The city says it is planning for trash and recycling collection to be back to its normal Monday-Friday schedule next week.
'Forever chemicals' pose risk even at very low levels, EPA says
The chemicals are found in products like cardboard packaging and carpets. There are also health conditions associated with the chemicals, including cancer.
'Forever chemicals' linked to high blood pressure risk in middle-aged women, study finds
PFAS, called "forever chemicals" because they last so long in the environment, are used in thousands of everyday household items.
Joe Jonas stars in latest Texas Dept. of Transportation 'Don't mess with Texas' PSA
Joe Jonas of The Jonas Brothers is a former resident of Westlake, Texas, and is taking an over-the-top approach, TxDOT says, to keeping Texas roadways free of litter.
Soggy days are wonderland for slugs, snails. 'Exshellent' ways to rid pests from garden
Coastal areas of the Pacific and Atlantic are known to be prime regions for slugs and snails.
'It stinks:' Foul odor emanates from decomposing whale in Richmond
The city of Richmond is trying to bury a decomposing whale today, which is literally causing quite a stink.
European Union lawmakers approve proposed ban on selling combustion-engine cars in 2035
European Union lawmakers have approved a proposed ban on selling new cars with combustion engines in 2035 to step up the fight against global warming.