Feds send $930 million to curb 'crisis' of wildfires in West
The U.S. is directing $930 million toward reducing wildfire dangers in 10 western states by clearing trees and underbrush from national forests as officials struggle to protect communities from destructive infernos being made worse by climate change.
The U.S. is directing $930 million toward reducing wildfire dangers in 10 western states by clearing trees and underbrush from national forests as officials struggle to protect communities from destructive infernos being made worse by climate change.
Greenland is the warmest it's been in more than 1000 years, ice core data shows
Scientists say warming in Greenland in the past may have been masked by local weather variability. But not any more. Climate change is blowing that away.
Scientists say warming in Greenland in the past may have been masked by local weather variability. But not any more. Climate change is blowing that away.
Eating 1 fish from US lakes, rivers equal to a month of drinking 'forever chemicals' water, study says
Overall, freshwater fish caught near urban areas and the Great Lakes were found to have the highest levels of forever chemicals, according to the study.
Overall, freshwater fish caught near urban areas and the Great Lakes were found to have the highest levels of forever chemicals, according to the study.
Greta Thunberg carried away by police at German coal mine protest
Swedish climate activist Great Thunberg was among hundreds of people on Tuesday who resumed anti-mining protests in western German after weekend demonstrations.
Swedish climate activist Great Thunberg was among hundreds of people on Tuesday who resumed anti-mining protests in western German after weekend demonstrations.
Greta Thunberg removed by German police from site of mass-climate change protest at coal mine
German police reportedly removed 20-year-old climate change activist Greta Thunberg from the site of a mass protest over the demolition of an abandoned village for the expansion of a coal mine.
German police reportedly removed 20-year-old climate change activist Greta Thunberg from the site of a mass protest over the demolition of an abandoned village for the expansion of a coal mine.
Volunteer group assists Williamson County with large fire mitigation project ahead of wildfire season
About 40 volunteers with Team Rubicon grabbed their saws and went to work in the Twin Springs Preserve in Williamson County.
About 40 volunteers with Team Rubicon grabbed their saws and went to work in the Twin Springs Preserve in Williamson County.
New director Shay Ralls Roalson speaks on future of Austin Water
The City of Austin recently named Shay Ralls Roalson as the new director for Austin Water, the first woman to lead the department. Shay Ralls Roalson joined FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss her new position, her goals and zebra mussels.
The City of Austin recently named Shay Ralls Roalson as the new director for Austin Water, the first woman to lead the department. Shay Ralls Roalson joined FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss her new position, her goals and zebra mussels.
30-foot fin whale found stranded, dead off Mississippi Gulf Coast: ‘A very rare species’
Since 2002, there have only been three reported fin whale strandings in the Gulf of Mexico.
Since 2002, there have only been three reported fin whale strandings in the Gulf of Mexico.
Exxon Mobil accurately predicted global warming trends since 1970s, study says
A new study says Exxon Mobil’s scientists were remarkably accurate in their predictions about global warming.
A new study says Exxon Mobil’s scientists were remarkably accurate in their predictions about global warming.
2022 among warmest years on record; experts warn warmer temps to come
Government science teams say that 2022 didn't quite set a record for heat, but it was in the top five or six warmest on record depending on who's doing the measuring.
Government science teams say that 2022 didn't quite set a record for heat, but it was in the top five or six warmest on record depending on who's doing the measuring.
$1 million system planned to reduce traffic in famed Puerto Rico forest
The U.S. government announced a $1 million investment on Monday to establish a park-and-ride system for Puerto Rico's El Yunque National Forest.
The U.S. government announced a $1 million investment on Monday to establish a park-and-ride system for Puerto Rico's El Yunque National Forest.
Ozone hole should fully mend by 2066, UN says
A United Nations scientific report says Earth's protective ozone layer is slowly but noticeably healing.
A United Nations scientific report says Earth's protective ozone layer is slowly but noticeably healing.
Texas The Issue Is: Congressman Wesley Hunt discusses migrant crisis, budget, battle among GOP
Newly elected Republican Congressman Wesley Hunt insists the deepening immigration crisis along the Texas border is a clear and present danger to America's sovereignty and security.
Newly elected Republican Congressman Wesley Hunt insists the deepening immigration crisis along the Texas border is a clear and present danger to America's sovereignty and security.
Two-thirds of glaciers could disappear by 2100, study finds
he study in Thursday’s journal Science examined all of the globe’s 215,000 land-based glaciers.
he study in Thursday’s journal Science examined all of the globe’s 215,000 land-based glaciers.
New York OKs human composting law
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a law making her state the sixth in the nation to allow human composting as a method of burial.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a law making her state the sixth in the nation to allow human composting as a method of burial.
EPA investigating Colorado air pollution regulations for discrimination
The EPA is probing Colorado’s oversight of the state’s biggest polluters and whether the effect of that pollution on Hispanic residents and other racial minorities is discriminatory.
The EPA is probing Colorado’s oversight of the state’s biggest polluters and whether the effect of that pollution on Hispanic residents and other racial minorities is discriminatory.
Georgetown, Texas landmark Crockett Gardens Falls collapses
The once flowing structure had collapsed. The reason is unknown, but Maddix says he has a theory, and it ties back to the cold weather.
The once flowing structure had collapsed. The reason is unknown, but Maddix says he has a theory, and it ties back to the cold weather.
Climate in 2022: Extreme heat, drought, floods fueled by warming planet
By October, the U.S. had experienced 15 major weather disasters with losses exceeding $1 billion in damage each, according to NOAA.
By October, the U.S. had experienced 15 major weather disasters with losses exceeding $1 billion in damage each, according to NOAA.
Christmas tree pickup, recycling tips for after the holidays
Recycling options vary among communities but here are some general tips on how to get rid of your real tree.
Recycling options vary among communities but here are some general tips on how to get rid of your real tree.
Is Christmas wrapping paper recyclable? Tips for leftover holiday packaging
With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes, and gift bags, some may be left wondering how to dispose of all the remnants.
With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes, and gift bags, some may be left wondering how to dispose of all the remnants.