Two House Bills address concerns about rock quarries from Williamson County residents
Two bills filed in the Texas House could have a big impact on the lasting impacts of rock quarries in the the state.
Paper straws: The arguments for and against
Paper or plastic? President Trump has joined the debate on straws.
Austin launches on-demand bulk trash collection to improve accessibility, combat illegal dumping
Austinites can now schedule bulk trash pick-up with a new on-demand collection service.
North Dakota considers ending longstanding weather modification program
A state senator introduced a bill to end the practice, with penalties involving fines and jail time.
Broken gate at Longhorn Dam causes Lady Bird Lake Levels to drop, showing trash
There is an effort to clean up Lady Bird Lake after a recent drop in lake levels unearthed trash.
UT Austin works on plan to preserve water
As Central Texas cities worry about water scarcity increasing across the state, UT Austin is working to preserve water.
Trump to reopen waters for drilling, rolling back environmental protections
President Donald Trump wants to roll back environmental protections and reversing climate policies put in place by the Biden administration.
What to know about Trump's interests in Greenland, Panama Canal
Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”
Here are signs that poor air quality may affect your pet
Bad air quality can have a negative impact on people, but pets can be more susceptible to it, and these are the things to be aware of to protect your animal.
City of Leander reminding residents, businesses to conserve water during Phase 4
The city of Leander is reminding its residents and businesses that Phase 4 water restrictions are now in effect.
Shrinking Colorado River will take a toll on the nation's food supply
The shelves and prices at your local grocery store could look a little different soon. The Colorado River, which provides water for about 15% of our country’s agriculture, is shrinking.
Jimmy Carter: The first ‘green’ president
Former President Jimmy Carter will be widely remembered as a champion of conservation, but perhaps fewer know just how much he did to preserve his home state of Georgia and beyond.
Recycling holiday waste
After the parties, presents, tree decorating and more, the EPA says Americans produce 25% more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. FOX's Caroline Shively looks at tips for recycling all that holiday waste.
Where can I recycle my Christmas tree in Central Texas?
Need to recycle your Christmas tree? There are options across Central Texas.
Leander to jump to Phase 4 water conservation on Dec. 30
The city of Leander is shifting to Phase 4 water conservation starting Dec. 30 in preparation for the BCRUA water treatment plant shutdown and upgrade next month.
Ocean heat wave known as 'The Blob' blamed for killing half the population of bird species
The new study suggested that 4 million seabirds died following unusually warm conditions in the northeastern Pacific Ocean between 2014 and 2016.
Lost penguin’s 2,000-mile journey to Australia ends with return to Southern Ocean
The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.
Biden visits Amazon, pledges climate action as Trump prepares to reverse policies
Joe Biden toured the shrinking waters of the Rio Negro as the first sitting American president to set foot in the Amazon rainforest.
Researchers say Arkansas may have 19M tons of lithium critical for battery power
Estimated lithium reserves would be more than nine times what's needed to meet projected global lithium demand in 2030 for EV batteries.
One of the largest solar projects in the US opens in Texas, backed by Google
One of the largest solar projects in the U.S. opened in Texas on Friday, backed by what Google said is the largest solar electricity purchase it has ever made.