Less pollution leads to more cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean, study finds
Researchers analyzed 40 years of tropical cyclone data and found the opposite effect is happening in the Pacific Ocean
Researchers analyzed 40 years of tropical cyclone data and found the opposite effect is happening in the Pacific Ocean
ERCOT asking Texas residents to conserve power this weekend
The heat will continue to be on this weekend across the state of Texas with temperatures above 90 degrees across much of the state.
The heat will continue to be on this weekend across the state of Texas with temperatures above 90 degrees across much of the state.
ERCOT warns of record energy demand with triple-digit temps next week
Right now, next Monday and Thursday are already looking like days when the peak heating might push us over the record. It’s still no major concerns about reliability, but it’s putting attention back on facets of our energy ecosystem that are still not improved.
Right now, next Monday and Thursday are already looking like days when the peak heating might push us over the record. It’s still no major concerns about reliability, but it’s putting attention back on facets of our energy ecosystem that are still not improved.
Immersive light installation to debut at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Field of Light is a display of 28,000 stemmed spheres that are subtly lit by solar-powered fiber-optics. Guests can enjoy the exhibit from September through December 2022.
Field of Light is a display of 28,000 stemmed spheres that are subtly lit by solar-powered fiber-optics. Guests can enjoy the exhibit from September through December 2022.
James Cromwell, 'Succession' actor, glues hand to Starbucks counter to protest vegan milk charges
James Cromwell, an 82-year-old actor and activist, superglued his hand to a Starbucks counter to protest the chain’s extra charge for plant-based milk alternatives.
James Cromwell, an 82-year-old actor and activist, superglued his hand to a Starbucks counter to protest the chain’s extra charge for plant-based milk alternatives.
Cleaner air leads to more hurricanes in the Atlantic, study finds
A new study links how many hurricanes form worldwide to air pollution levels. Wednesday's study from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says cleaner air in Europe and the United States is helping trigger a dramatic increase in the number of Atlantic hurricanes.
A new study links how many hurricanes form worldwide to air pollution levels. Wednesday's study from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says cleaner air in Europe and the United States is helping trigger a dramatic increase in the number of Atlantic hurricanes.
Burn ban in effect for unincorporated areas of Travis County
The order is expected to expire on June 8 unless extended by the Travis County Commissioners Court. The last burn ban in Travis County was lifted only a couple weeks ago.
The order is expected to expire on June 8 unless extended by the Travis County Commissioners Court. The last burn ban in Travis County was lifted only a couple weeks ago.
City of San Marcos to hold community clean up May 14
Residents wishing to drop off bulky waste must provide a copy of their City utility bill and unload their material at the site.
Residents wishing to drop off bulky waste must provide a copy of their City utility bill and unload their material at the site.
April CO2 levels were the highest in recorded human history, data shows
The first time Earth reached a record average for CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere was in 2015 and the levels continue to grow every year.
The first time Earth reached a record average for CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere was in 2015 and the levels continue to grow every year.
Grid operators warn of electricity shortage amid switch to renewables: Report
The issue is on the rise throughout the country as many traditional and nuclear power plants are being retired.
The issue is on the rise throughout the country as many traditional and nuclear power plants are being retired.
'No Mow May' – not lazy, just saving the bees
Finally, an excuse to not mow your lawn – ‘No Mow May!’
Finally, an excuse to not mow your lawn – ‘No Mow May!’
Kyle police host citywide cleanup at Gregg-Clarke Park May 21
Spots are limited to the first 500 residents that sign up through an online webform.
Spots are limited to the first 500 residents that sign up through an online webform.
Eco-friendly gift ideas that will keep giving long after Mother's Day
Here are some sustainable gift ideas that will continue to tell her she's special long after mom's day, which is really every day.
Here are some sustainable gift ideas that will continue to tell her she's special long after mom's day, which is really every day.
UT researchers create plastic-eating enzyme that could clean landfills, polluted areas
Researchers at UT Austin have created an enzyme that breaks down plastic waste, a creation that has the potential to make big impacts on the environment.
Researchers at UT Austin have created an enzyme that breaks down plastic waste, a creation that has the potential to make big impacts on the environment.
Foul-smelling toxic foam spewing from polluted river takes over Colombian city
Photos show how the massive layer of toxic foam is plaguing the city of Mosquera, Colombia, near Bogota, drifting into residents’ yards and businesses.
Photos show how the massive layer of toxic foam is plaguing the city of Mosquera, Colombia, near Bogota, drifting into residents’ yards and businesses.
Climate change may increase risk of new infectious diseases, study says
Researchers examined how more than 3,000 mammal species may migrate and share viruses over the next 50 years if the world slightly warms up.
Researchers examined how more than 3,000 mammal species may migrate and share viruses over the next 50 years if the world slightly warms up.
UT researcher heads out on drill ship to study Earth’s past
Lowery is one of the many scientists from across the world onboard the Joides Resolution, a drill ship which Is set up in the Atlantic Ocean. For the next two months, Lowery will study core samples taken 500 meters into the sea floor.
Lowery is one of the many scientists from across the world onboard the Joides Resolution, a drill ship which Is set up in the Atlantic Ocean. For the next two months, Lowery will study core samples taken 500 meters into the sea floor.
Waterloo Greenway receives $9M in federal funding, moving on to next phase of park system
Waterloo Greenway is moving onto the second phase of its 35-acre, three-mile park system thanks to a recent award of $9M in federal funding.
Waterloo Greenway is moving onto the second phase of its 35-acre, three-mile park system thanks to a recent award of $9M in federal funding.
One-fifth of reptiles face risk of extinction, new report finds
A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
Incandescent light bulbs being phased out amid aims to move toward energy-efficient lighting
The Biden administration is scrapping old-fashioned incandescent light bulbs.
The Biden administration is scrapping old-fashioned incandescent light bulbs.