Celebrate Earth Day: Easy ways you can help preserve our planet
Helping to preserving our home is easier than you think. Here are some tips to help you honor Mother Earth on Earth Day and beyond.
Helping to preserving our home is easier than you think. Here are some tips to help you honor Mother Earth on Earth Day and beyond.
Earth Day: HEB, Texas Parks partner to raise conservation awareness
With Earth Day around the corner, HEB is partnering up with Texas Parks and Wildlife to help educate the community about conservation.
With Earth Day around the corner, HEB is partnering up with Texas Parks and Wildlife to help educate the community about conservation.
Hutto enters voluntary Stage 1 Water Conservation efforts on May 1
Hutto will enter Stage 1 Water Conservation efforts on May 1 to combat the ongoing drought. Though the efforts are voluntary, they are encouraged.
Hutto will enter Stage 1 Water Conservation efforts on May 1 to combat the ongoing drought. Though the efforts are voluntary, they are encouraged.
Starbucks says new cold drink cups are made with less plastic
Starbucks said the move underscores its commitment to halving its waste, water and carbon footprints by 2030.
Starbucks said the move underscores its commitment to halving its waste, water and carbon footprints by 2030.
Earth Day: Volunteers clean up Lady Bird Lake, surrounding trails
Volunteers at Lady Bird Lake took part in the third annual Earth Day Lake and Land Clean Up.
Volunteers at Lady Bird Lake took part in the third annual Earth Day Lake and Land Clean Up.
Highland Lakes less than 50% full ahead of dry, warm summer
Lake levels at Lake Buchanan and Lake Travis have not changed since January. With a warm and dry summer ahead, LCRA says there is potential for a new drought of record.
Lake levels at Lake Buchanan and Lake Travis have not changed since January. With a warm and dry summer ahead, LCRA says there is potential for a new drought of record.
San Marcos 'can ban' goes into effect May 1
If you're planning to be on the river in San Marcos this summer, be prepared with the right drink containers. In two weeks, the city's "can ban" will go into effect.
If you're planning to be on the river in San Marcos this summer, be prepared with the right drink containers. In two weeks, the city's "can ban" will go into effect.
90-year-old man saves dying ash tree in Round Rock with elaborate carvings
A 90-year-old man gave a dying ash tree a second chance with an elaborate carving.
A 90-year-old man gave a dying ash tree a second chance with an elaborate carving.
Here are the 20 worst US cities for seasonal allergies – and some of the best
Suffer from seasonal allergies? The most challenging U.S. cities for living with allergies in 2024 were revealed the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's annual report.
Suffer from seasonal allergies? The most challenging U.S. cities for living with allergies in 2024 were revealed the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's annual report.
Which states are the greenest? Report ranks most eco-friendly places in US
A report by Wallet Hub used several factors such as air quality, environmentally friendly behaviors, energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions to rank all 50 states.
A report by Wallet Hub used several factors such as air quality, environmentally friendly behaviors, energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions to rank all 50 states.
Georgetown to hold household hazardous waste event May 18
The event will be from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 18 at the Georgetown Municipal Complex on Industrial Avenue.
The event will be from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 18 at the Georgetown Municipal Complex on Industrial Avenue.
PFAS: EPA imposes first-ever limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency is imposing first-ever limits on certain "forever chemicals" in tap water that will require utilities to reduce them to the lowest level they can be reliably measured.
The Environmental Protection Agency is imposing first-ever limits on certain "forever chemicals" in tap water that will require utilities to reduce them to the lowest level they can be reliably measured.
Gov. Abbott pushes new power generation ideas, projects
Gov. Abbott ramped up efforts to get more power plants built in Texas. In response to that, officials with LCRA showed the governor how they're doubling down on the expansion of one of their power plant projects.
Gov. Abbott ramped up efforts to get more power plants built in Texas. In response to that, officials with LCRA showed the governor how they're doubling down on the expansion of one of their power plant projects.
Austin drinking water passes EPA test looking for forever chemicals
Austin's drinking water passed the first round of EPA tests looking for forever chemicals, according to the city.
Austin's drinking water passed the first round of EPA tests looking for forever chemicals, according to the city.
Liquid nitrogen fertilizer spill kills nearly 750,000 fish in Iowa river, officials say
About 265,000 gallons of liquid nitrogen fertilizer was released into the river.
About 265,000 gallons of liquid nitrogen fertilizer was released into the river.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.