Artificial reef experiments aim to protect coastal military bases from hurricanes' massive waves, erosion
The project is constructing artificial reefs made from coral and oysters with the hopes of safeguarding military bases from storms.
The project is constructing artificial reefs made from coral and oysters with the hopes of safeguarding military bases from storms.
Iconic Barton Springs leaning pecan tree to be removed due to fungal infection: PARD
An iconic leaning pecan tree at Barton Springs, known affectionately as “Flo," will be removed from the area due to a fungal infection, according to the Austin Parks and Recreation Department.
An iconic leaning pecan tree at Barton Springs, known affectionately as “Flo," will be removed from the area due to a fungal infection, according to the Austin Parks and Recreation Department.
Watch: NOAA scientists find mysterious, shiny orb-like object on seafloor
Video from NOAA shows the vessel’s remotely operated arm carefully "tickle" the object before picking it up and sucking it into a vacuum-like tube.
Video from NOAA shows the vessel’s remotely operated arm carefully "tickle" the object before picking it up and sucking it into a vacuum-like tube.
Texas heat brings power grid closest it has been to outages since 2021 winter storm
Wednesday was the first time the council entered emergency operations since a deadly 2021 ice storm knocked out power to millions of customers for days and resulted in hundreds of deaths.
Wednesday was the first time the council entered emergency operations since a deadly 2021 ice storm knocked out power to millions of customers for days and resulted in hundreds of deaths.
Watch: Police remove climate protesters from US Open after 50-minute delay
"Kick them out!" people cheered as climate protesters shouted and interrupted the US Open. One protester glued his feet to the ground.
"Kick them out!" people cheered as climate protesters shouted and interrupted the US Open. One protester glued his feet to the ground.
Air pollution from wildfires linked to dementia cases, study says
Particulate pollution comes from several sources, not just wildfires, but the study identified particulates from wildfires and agriculture as the sources linked to dementia cases.
Particulate pollution comes from several sources, not just wildfires, but the study identified particulates from wildfires and agriculture as the sources linked to dementia cases.
NASA releases first images from pollution-monitoring satellite in space
NASA has shared this week the first images from TEMPO, the agency’s first space-based instrument designed to continuously measure air quality over North America, and do so with the resolution of a few square miles.
NASA has shared this week the first images from TEMPO, the agency’s first space-based instrument designed to continuously measure air quality over North America, and do so with the resolution of a few square miles.
Silicon Valley billionaires want to build a new city in rural California
Silicon Valley billionaires behind a secretive $800 million land-buying spree in Northern California have finally released some details about their plans for a new green city, but they still must win over skeptical voters and local leaders.
Silicon Valley billionaires behind a secretive $800 million land-buying spree in Northern California have finally released some details about their plans for a new green city, but they still must win over skeptical voters and local leaders.
Why fall season should actually begin on September 1
The calendar says autumn begins on Sept. 22, but 'climatological' or 'meteorological' fall starts 3 weeks earlier.
The calendar says autumn begins on Sept. 22, but 'climatological' or 'meteorological' fall starts 3 weeks earlier.
Drought restrictions: City of Kyle moves to amended stage 3
The City says the move is due to “historic drought conditions” that continue to stress the city's water supply and the increased high demand on the city's water system.
The City says the move is due to “historic drought conditions” that continue to stress the city's water supply and the increased high demand on the city's water system.
Labor Day: LCRA shares lake safety tips ahead of holiday weekend
LCRA is reminding lake visitors of important ways to stay safe this Labor Day weekend, especially with the ongoing drought conditions on lakes Buchanan and Travis.
LCRA is reminding lake visitors of important ways to stay safe this Labor Day weekend, especially with the ongoing drought conditions on lakes Buchanan and Travis.
Person dies from amebic infection after swimming in Lake LBJ
A Travis County resident has died after developing an amebic meningitis infection after swimming in Lake LBJ, and Austin Public Health is warning people to take precautions in natural bodies of water.
A Travis County resident has died after developing an amebic meningitis infection after swimming in Lake LBJ, and Austin Public Health is warning people to take precautions in natural bodies of water.
Texas power grid: ERCOT issues conservation appeal for Sunday, August 27
ERCOT says operating reserves are expected to be low this afternoon and evening due to low wind and potential low solar generation and high demand.
ERCOT says operating reserves are expected to be low this afternoon and evening due to low wind and potential low solar generation and high demand.
'Stage 4 exceptional drought' for Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer held off for now
Officials with the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District anticipate declaring a Stage 4 exceptional drought, an unprecedented move expected to have wide impacts across the area.
Officials with the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District anticipate declaring a Stage 4 exceptional drought, an unprecedented move expected to have wide impacts across the area.
Loss of Antarctic ice hurting survival of emperor penguin chicks, study says
The loss of ice in one region of Antarctica last year likely resulted in none of the emperor penguin chicks surviving in four colonies, researchers reported Thursday.
The loss of ice in one region of Antarctica last year likely resulted in none of the emperor penguin chicks surviving in four colonies, researchers reported Thursday.
ERCOT issues third voluntary conservation notice of the summer
Monday's Weather Watch came less than 24 hours after ERCOT issued the
Monday's Weather Watch came less than 24 hours after ERCOT issued the
Drought restrictions: City of Hutto moves to stage 3
Click here to view a helpful interactive map where users can enter their address to determine their provider, and also see the water restrictions stage for that provider and who to contact for more information.
Click here to view a helpful interactive map where users can enter their address to determine their provider, and also see the water restrictions stage for that provider and who to contact for more information.
Texas heat: ERCOT issues Weather Watch for Aug. 23-27
ERCOT says it set a new all-time weekend peak demand record of 85,116 MW on Sunday, Aug. 20.
ERCOT says it set a new all-time weekend peak demand record of 85,116 MW on Sunday, Aug. 20.
Toxic algae detected in Lake LBJ and Inks Lake
The Lower Colorado River Authority has detected toxic algae at levels that could pose a danger to dogs and people recreating in Lake LBJ and Inks Lake.
The Lower Colorado River Authority has detected toxic algae at levels that could pose a danger to dogs and people recreating in Lake LBJ and Inks Lake.
ERCOT issues Voluntary Conservation notice Aug. 17
ERCOT says it is not experiencing emergency conditions at this time.
ERCOT says it is not experiencing emergency conditions at this time.