Offspring of Pablo Escobar's 'cocaine hippos' slated to die may get second chance in India
The Colombian government previously approved a plan that would allow the culling of approximately half of the estimated 170 hippopotami roaming freely through the South American nation.
The Colombian government previously approved a plan that would allow the culling of approximately half of the estimated 170 hippopotami roaming freely through the South American nation.
Dead Eagles: Michigan DNR investigating after possible poaching kills five birds
Five bald eagles were found in Michigan's Upper Peninsula over a two-week span in April, prompting concerns of poaching from wildlife managers.
Five bald eagles were found in Michigan's Upper Peninsula over a two-week span in April, prompting concerns of poaching from wildlife managers.
Central Texas aquifers could see slight boost after week of rainfall
This week’s rainfall across Central Texas could help to bring a much-needed boost to the region’s aquifers, which have been operating at dangerously low levels.
This week’s rainfall across Central Texas could help to bring a much-needed boost to the region’s aquifers, which have been operating at dangerously low levels.
Map: The fastest-warming US states revealed
A new analysis reveals just how much the U.S. has warmed since the first Earth Day, showing dramatic temperature increases across every state and nearly every major city.
A new analysis reveals just how much the U.S. has warmed since the first Earth Day, showing dramatic temperature increases across every state and nearly every major city.
California has three new state parks: Here's where
Coinciding with Earth Day, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the addition of three new state parks in the Central Valley — pushing the statewide total to 283 parks — which he said is the biggest expansion of the park system in decades.
Coinciding with Earth Day, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the addition of three new state parks in the Central Valley — pushing the statewide total to 283 parks — which he said is the biggest expansion of the park system in decades.
Earth Day: H-E-B tote bag giveaway across Texas
H-E-B is celebrating Earth Day by giving away reusable bags to its customers.
H-E-B is celebrating Earth Day by giving away reusable bags to its customers.
Green Mountain State tops Hawaii, California for greenest state - See how your state ranks
Green is right there in the name, even if the meaning is different. Vermont, a state whose name is a blending of the French words for the color green and mountain, claimed the top spot in a recent analysis of the greenest states in terms of eco-friendliness.
Green is right there in the name, even if the meaning is different. Vermont, a state whose name is a blending of the French words for the color green and mountain, claimed the top spot in a recent analysis of the greenest states in terms of eco-friendliness.
Developer withdraws rezone request for proposed Hutto data center
A proposed data center in Hutto is no longer happening. The developer has formally withdrawn its request to rezone a parcel of land in the city.
A proposed data center in Hutto is no longer happening. The developer has formally withdrawn its request to rezone a parcel of land in the city.
Boundary Waters mining bill approved by Senate after Sen. Smith protest
After Senator Tina Smith staged a protest Wednesday night to block a vote on a bill that would allow mining in the Boundary Waters, the U.S. Senate is now scheduled to vote on that bill Thursday morning.
After Senator Tina Smith staged a protest Wednesday night to block a vote on a bill that would allow mining in the Boundary Waters, the U.S. Senate is now scheduled to vote on that bill Thursday morning.
Minnesota BWCA: Vote postponed after Sen. Smith holds Senate floor in protest
U.S. Senator Tina Smith announced her intention to hold the Senate floor to protest legislation that would remove protections for the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
U.S. Senator Tina Smith announced her intention to hold the Senate floor to protest legislation that would remove protections for the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
San Marcos to charge entry fees at Rio Vista Park this summer
The San Marcos City Council just passed a new rule that will charge out-of-town visitors to get into Rio Vista Park.
The San Marcos City Council just passed a new rule that will charge out-of-town visitors to get into Rio Vista Park.
Hippos connected to Pablo Escobar face culling in Colombia
Dozens of hippos who descended from the ones brought to Colombia by onetime drug kingpin Pablo Escobar will be killed as the South American nation looks to control its population.
Dozens of hippos who descended from the ones brought to Colombia by onetime drug kingpin Pablo Escobar will be killed as the South American nation looks to control its population.
IUCN Red List: Emperor penguins and Antarctic fur seals added to endangered list
One of the Antarctic’s most well-known and beloved animals is at the brink of extinction, and environmentalists are calling it a "stark warning" of the threat of climate change.
One of the Antarctic’s most well-known and beloved animals is at the brink of extinction, and environmentalists are calling it a "stark warning" of the threat of climate change.
Data centers: Texas lawmakers explore new regulations
Texas lawmakers are looking for a way to balance the booming tech industry with the reality of finite resources.
Texas lawmakers are looking for a way to balance the booming tech industry with the reality of finite resources.
Texas lawmakers explore regulations for data centers
Texas lawmakers are looking for a way to balance the booming tech industry with the reality of finite resources. The House State Affairs Committee met to study how the massive growth of data centers is impacting our quality of life.
Texas lawmakers are looking for a way to balance the booming tech industry with the reality of finite resources. The House State Affairs Committee met to study how the massive growth of data centers is impacting our quality of life.
EPA chief tells climate skeptics to celebrate rule repeal as March heat breaks records
The Environmental Protection Agency’s top official told a crowd of climate science skeptics that they should celebrate the repeal of the 2009 finding that underpinned the agency’s attempts to combat climate change ever since. His comments came the same day a separate federal agency reported record-shattering warmth and precipitation numbers.
The Environmental Protection Agency’s top official told a crowd of climate science skeptics that they should celebrate the repeal of the 2009 finding that underpinned the agency’s attempts to combat climate change ever since. His comments came the same day a separate federal agency reported record-shattering warmth and precipitation numbers.
Snowy owl, hammerhead sharks among 40 species gaining CMS protections
Cheetahs, snowy owls and hammerhead sharks are among the dozens of animal species on the cusp of extinction that will receive greater conservation protections.
Cheetahs, snowy owls and hammerhead sharks are among the dozens of animal species on the cusp of extinction that will receive greater conservation protections.
Pflugerville water crisis: 40 citations issued so far for Stage 3 violations
Dozens of citations have been issued so far for violations of Pflugerville's Stage 3 water restrictions.
Dozens of citations have been issued so far for violations of Pflugerville's Stage 3 water restrictions.
FWC investigating after video shows influencer repeatedly shooting at alligator
The FWC says it is looking into an online video where a popular streamer fired multiple rounds at an alligator.
The FWC says it is looking into an online video where a popular streamer fired multiple rounds at an alligator.
Pflugerville water crisis: Restrictions continue for residents; city gives update
Water restrictions continue for residents using the City of Pflugerville's water supply.
Water restrictions continue for residents using the City of Pflugerville's water supply.