What we know about the Ohio train derailment

After a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, concerns over the quality of air and water have begun mounting. Here’s what is known in the aftermath of the incident.

Natural disasters displaced millions of Americans in 2022, data reveals

“The number of people displaced from their homes for months at a time, or even permanently, is alarming,” Michael Gerrard, the director of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law told FOX TV Stations.

Biden, Brazil’s Lula focus on democracy, climate during White House visit

The two leaders met Friday to discuss efforts to safeguard democracy, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and climate change, including efforts to stem deforestation of the Amazon.

Phoenix hiking warnings as thousands visit Super Bowl LVII, WM Phoenix Open

While many of us locals may be familiar with how strenuous the hike up Camelback Mountain really is, along with other hikes in Phoenix, those from out of town may underestimate the difficulty and find themselves in an emergency situation.

See the rare 'Devil's Cigar' hissing mushroom spotted at Texas state park

The Texas Star is highly selective about where it grows, mainly attaching to decaying cedar elm stumps in the central and northern parts of Texas, the Texas Parks and Wildlife said.

Chile wildfires: Death toll rises amid record-breaking heat wave

At least 22 people have died in connection to the fires and 554 have been injured, including 16 in serious condition, according to Interior Minister Carolina Tohá.

Austin mayor apologizes for power crisis following ice storm

Many in Austin are still without power Friday following the ice storm that gripped Central Texas this week. In a recent briefing, Mayor Kirk Watson said "I apologize that we've let the people down in Austin."

Hawaii whale dies with stomach full of fishing nets, plastic bags

Over 35 million tons of plastic pollution is produced on Earth each year, and about a fourth of that ends up in the water, scientists say.

San Marcos neighbors fed up with nearby property being used as dump site

A San Marcos property being used as a trash site is stoking concerns from residents about fire risks and health and environmental hazards.

Transition into El Nino could lead to record heat around globe

Fishermen first used the term El Niño off the coast of South America to describe the unusually warm water temperatures before Christmas.

Green comet sighting: Here's when to see this celestial view unlikely to return for millions of years

This celestial sighting is a bit like space-speed dating. Astronomers only just learned of Comet C/2022 E3's existence, and it will be gone before we know it. Learn how it was discovered and why a naked-eye comet is rare.

Minnesota Boundary Waters: US moves to protect area from planned mine

The Biden administration moved Thursday to protect northeastern Minnesota’s pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from future mining, dealing a potentially fatal blow to a copper-nickel project.

Feds deny emergency request for ship-speed restrictions to protect whales

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is considering new rules designed to stop large ships from colliding with North Atlantic right whales.

Nearly two-thirds of coral reef sharks threatened with extinction from overfishing as main cause, study finds

The study, published in Nature Communications, shows that 59% of the 134 coral-reef associated shark and ray species are being threatened with extinction, making them the most threatened groups found on coral reefs alongside marine mammals.

TreeFolks giving away free trees to Austin residents this weekend

On January 21, Austin residents can get free oak, elm, ornamental, and fruit trees. TreeFolks will help you pick out a tree and give you tips on how to take care of it.