Climate change has made heat waves last longer, study finds
A recent study suggests that climate change is causing giant heat waves to move slower across the globe, baking more people for longer periods with higher temperatures over larger areas.
Fifth Ward Cancer Cluster: EPA finds 41 creosote-linked chemicals in neighborhood
As residents in the neighborhood continue to deal with rare cancer diagnoses, recent EPA samples show a need for more testing of soil, gas, groundwater and sewers.
USDA again asks for help squashing these invasive bugs
According to the USDA the spotted lanternfly and gypsy moth are highly detrimental invasive insects, causing significant economic and environmental harm.
Austin residents voice concerns on 'Environmental Investment Plan'
Several Austin residents and organizations voiced their concerns about environment improvement and funding at the city's joint sustainability committee meeting.
Earth Hour 2024: Why major world landmarks are going dark
Earth Hour, when major landmarks go dark for the planet, is known as "the biggest hour for Earth." Here's what else to know about the annual, globally recognized event.
How scientists believe the loss of Arctic sea ice will impact US weather patterns
The Arctic’s summer sea ice extent has shrunk by more than 12% each decade due to the globe’s rising temperatures.
Here are the most polluted cities in the US, globally
A new report sheds light on the issue of pollution by highlighting some locales in the U.S. and the world with inadequate air quality.
Global warming on the rise, prompting UN weather agency to issue 'red alert'
The U.N. weather agency has issued a "red alert" due to alarming increases in greenhouse gases, temperatures, and melting of glaciers and sea ice.
Austin Energy ramps up effort to clear tree limbs for power lines
Austin Energy crews were out Wednesday cutting back tree limbs from power lines in an effort to catch up following last September's city audit.
Green algae blooms in Austin lakes and creeks; city warns to stay cautious
As we head into warmer months, the city of Austin is remind residents to be careful as toxic algae blooms once again.
Earth sets heat records for 9 straight months as February 2024 goes down as planet’s hottest
February 2024 was the hottest February on record for the world, which makes it the ninth month in a row to be the hottest on record, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service announced Tuesday.
The Arctic Ocean could be ‘ice-free’ by 2030s, study warns
The study defines “ice-free" as when the Arctic Ocean has less than 400,000 square miles of ice.
French fries are one of the best meals for protecting biodiversity, study finds
A recent international study ranked the world’s most beloved meal and determined how the creation of those meals hurts or helps the planet.
Train derailment leaves cars on riverbank or in water; no injuries, hazardous materials reported
Dispatchers in Northampton County say the derailment was reported at 7:14 a.m. Saturday morning in Lower Saucon Township.
‘Thousands of whales disappeared,’ likely starved to death amid strong heatwave: study
Researchers found a decline of nearly 7,000 whales between 2012 and 2021, which coincided with a massive marine heatwave sometimes referred to as “the blob."
San Marcos trails close to protect rare bird
An endangered species has closed several trails in San Marcos.
Concern grows over booming Williamson County rock quarry industry
Rock quarries took center stage at a community panel in Georgetown. Residents and state leaders talked about the Williamson County quarries and their significant impact to its residents.
'Mystery' snail could cause big problems in the wild: TPWD
Have you seen this snail? Texas Parks says this invasive "mystery" snail could cause big problems if introduced in the wild.
Family's backyard floods during heavy rain ever since 183 Toll was built
A family living just north of the Austin airport says expanding infrastructure is causing backyard flooding issues. They said it only started once the 183 Toll Road went up. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has the details.
Could Mexico City run out of water soon? Region faces historic shortage
Mexico City is facing “unprecedented" low levels in its main water system that supplies millions of people. Some in the region have already reported their taps running dry.