Navy officers involved in 2021 Pearl Harbor fuel spill get written reprimands instead of firing or suspension
The Navy is issuing written reprimands to three now-retired military officers for their roles in the spill of jet fuel into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water in 2021. But it is not firing, suspending, docking the pay or reducing the rank of anyone for the incident.
The Navy is issuing written reprimands to three now-retired military officers for their roles in the spill of jet fuel into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water in 2021. But it is not firing, suspending, docking the pay or reducing the rank of anyone for the incident.
Microscopic parasite found in Baltimore-area drinking water, officials say
Low levels of a microscopic parasite discovered in a Baltimore-area reservoir could sicken vulnerable residents, the city warned on Thursday.
Low levels of a microscopic parasite discovered in a Baltimore-area reservoir could sicken vulnerable residents, the city warned on Thursday.
Louisiana saltwater intrusion declared federal disaster
Salt water from the Gulf of Mexico has moved further up the Mississippi, threatening drinking water in communities that rely on the river for fresh water.
Salt water from the Gulf of Mexico has moved further up the Mississippi, threatening drinking water in communities that rely on the river for fresh water.
Iconic tree from ‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves’ chopped down, 16-year-old arrested
Images taken show the tree on the ground with a long, straight line through the trunk.
Images taken show the tree on the ground with a long, straight line through the trunk.
Drought restrictions: All Georgetown water utility customers now under Stage 2
Starting Sept. 29, all Georgetown water utility customers may return to Stage 2 drought restrictions, including the assigned one-day-per-week outdoor watering schedule.
Starting Sept. 29, all Georgetown water utility customers may return to Stage 2 drought restrictions, including the assigned one-day-per-week outdoor watering schedule.
Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance highlights more opportunities for water reuse: report
The Edwards and Trinity Aquifers, which serve the Hill Country and beyond, are the focus of a recent report that offers a partial solution.
The Edwards and Trinity Aquifers, which serve the Hill Country and beyond, are the focus of a recent report that offers a partial solution.
Louisiana governor requests federal help as Mississippi River saltwater intrusion threatens drinking water
Without enough freshwater flow, seawater is making its way up the Mississippi River and is expected to reach New Orleans by mid-October.
Without enough freshwater flow, seawater is making its way up the Mississippi River and is expected to reach New Orleans by mid-October.
Georgetown to host household hazardous waste event Oct. 21
The event will be open to up to 400 eligible solid waste customers with Texas Disposal Systems that register with Customer Care.
The event will be open to up to 400 eligible solid waste customers with Texas Disposal Systems that register with Customer Care.
Video: Rare ‘Dumbo’ octopus spotted during deep sea expedition
Researchers were conducting an expedition in the North Pacific Ocean to explore unseen deep-sea habitats.
Researchers were conducting an expedition in the North Pacific Ocean to explore unseen deep-sea habitats.
Lego scraps efforts to make toys out of recycled bottles
Denmark’s Lego says it remains committed to its quest to find sustainable materials to reduce carbon emissions, even after an experiment by the world’s largest toymaker to use recycled bottles did not work.
Denmark’s Lego says it remains committed to its quest to find sustainable materials to reduce carbon emissions, even after an experiment by the world’s largest toymaker to use recycled bottles did not work.
Billions exposed to harmful smoke pollution over past 2 decades, study says
On average, people were exposed to 9.9 days per year to some form of smoke pollution that could be potentially harmful to their health, the study said.
On average, people were exposed to 9.9 days per year to some form of smoke pollution that could be potentially harmful to their health, the study said.
Austin to require composting collection at all multifamily communities beginning Oct 2024
Multifamily properties in Austin will be required to provide tenants and employees convenient access to commercial composting services starting next October.
Multifamily properties in Austin will be required to provide tenants and employees convenient access to commercial composting services starting next October.
New Austin Resource Recovery director appointed
Richard McHale has been serving as interim director since March.
Richard McHale has been serving as interim director since March.
City of Austin receives $4M grant to create reuse warehouse to benefit homeless
Once fully operational, the reuse warehouse will accept drop-off furniture donations to redistribute to nonprofit organizations working to furnish transitional homes for the homeless.
Once fully operational, the reuse warehouse will accept drop-off furniture donations to redistribute to nonprofit organizations working to furnish transitional homes for the homeless.
UT researchers improve oil spill clean up with ten-times improvement
While oil spills can take years to clean up, researchers at the University of Texas at Austin's Cockrell School of Engineering are using their material science's knowledge to reimagine how the oil is recovered.
While oil spills can take years to clean up, researchers at the University of Texas at Austin's Cockrell School of Engineering are using their material science's knowledge to reimagine how the oil is recovered.
California AG sues top 5 oil companies alleging decades-long false advertising campaign
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Saturday that his office is suing the top five oil companies for allegedly misleading the public on climate change.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Saturday that his office is suing the top five oil companies for allegedly misleading the public on climate change.
Feds spread $1 billion for tree plantings among US cities to lower extreme heat, improve health
The tree plantings will focus on marginalized areas in all 50 states as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and some tribal nations.
The tree plantings will focus on marginalized areas in all 50 states as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and some tribal nations.
Steiner Ranch residents have water shut off due to ongoing violations
This week, WCID No. 17 issued fines to several hundred customers and 232 water shutoff work orders for customers who continued to violate Travis County’s Stage Two Water Restrictions.
This week, WCID No. 17 issued fines to several hundred customers and 232 water shutoff work orders for customers who continued to violate Travis County’s Stage Two Water Restrictions.
Canada's supercharged wildfire forecast could mean bad air quality in US through fall
Canada upgraded its wildfire outlook through the fall, with officials expecting wildfire activity to be above normal to well above normal.
Canada upgraded its wildfire outlook through the fall, with officials expecting wildfire activity to be above normal to well above normal.
Ceremony, removal of iconic Barton Springs leaning pecan tree delayed: PARD
"Flo" has been an iconic staple of Barton Springs Pool, growing beside it for generations. The earliest known photos of the tree date back almost 100 years.
"Flo" has been an iconic staple of Barton Springs Pool, growing beside it for generations. The earliest known photos of the tree date back almost 100 years.