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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Water pipeline project in Leander underway
The water pipeline repairs in the City of Leander are officially underway. The city is currently under phase four water conservation measures.
The water pipeline repairs in the City of Leander are officially underway. The city is currently under phase four water conservation measures.
National Archives Rotunda evacuated after climate activists dump pink powder on case holding US Constitution
The National Archives Rotunda was evacuated Wednesday afternoon after two climate activists dumped red powder on the encasement protecting the U.S. Constitution.
The National Archives Rotunda was evacuated Wednesday afternoon after two climate activists dumped red powder on the encasement protecting the U.S. Constitution.
New power company to build natural gas power plant near Rockdale
The owners of a new power company said they are going to build a new natural gas power plant near Rockdale.
The owners of a new power company said they are going to build a new natural gas power plant near Rockdale.
Austin awarded $1M grant to help fight climate change
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made the announcement at city hall on Monday, Feb. 12. that Austin is getting a “Climate Pollution Reduction Grant."
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made the announcement at city hall on Monday, Feb. 12. that Austin is getting a “Climate Pollution Reduction Grant."
Water restrictions in Leander due to pipeline project
The City of Leander says its primary source of potable water will be shut down while a pipeline is being replaced.
The City of Leander says its primary source of potable water will be shut down while a pipeline is being replaced.