Inflation Reduction Act: Biden signs massive climate and health care bill
President Joe Biden is preparing to sign Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill, which includes the most substantial federal investment in history to fight climate change.
President Joe Biden is preparing to sign Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill, which includes the most substantial federal investment in history to fight climate change.
Deadline looms for drought-stricken states to cut water use by 15 percent
Banks along parts of the Colorado River where water once streamed are now just caked mud and rock as climate change makes the Western U.S. hotter and drier.
Banks along parts of the Colorado River where water once streamed are now just caked mud and rock as climate change makes the Western U.S. hotter and drier.
Many in US doubt their own impact on climate, AP-NORC poll finds
Only about half of Americans polled say their actions have an effect on climate change, compared with two-thirds in 2019. Some noted how it's a lower priority compared with other issues like inflation and food and drug costs.
Only about half of Americans polled say their actions have an effect on climate change, compared with two-thirds in 2019. Some noted how it's a lower priority compared with other issues like inflation and food and drug costs.
Climate change has doubled chance of a California 'megaflood': UCLA study
Researchers say a massive flood could be "California's other Big One." New data from UCLA researchers say climate change has doubled the chance such a flood may happen.
Researchers say a massive flood could be "California's other Big One." New data from UCLA researchers say climate change has doubled the chance such a flood may happen.
Stage 4 permit reductions declared for counties within San Antonio Pool
Residents and businesses within those counties who receive their water from a public water system are advised to follow their water provider's directives.
Residents and businesses within those counties who receive their water from a public water system are advised to follow their water provider's directives.
‘A good sign’: 1st sea turtle nest spotted on Mississippi beach in 4 years
After destructive hurricanes, an oil spill, and other traumatic events, it appears sea turtles are coming back to the Mississippi coast.
After destructive hurricanes, an oil spill, and other traumatic events, it appears sea turtles are coming back to the Mississippi coast.
Melting ice is likely causing Earth to spin faster; Here’s why that’s a problem for timekeepers
The retired Naval Observatory director of time explains why timekeepers around the world are still trying to figure out how to incorporate the increasing speed recorded over the past five years.
The retired Naval Observatory director of time explains why timekeepers around the world are still trying to figure out how to incorporate the increasing speed recorded over the past five years.
Rainwater unsafe to drink everywhere on Earth due to 'forever chemicals,' study says
PFAS, nicknamed “forever chemicals” because they last so long in the environment, have been linked to a wide range of harmful health effects.
PFAS, nicknamed “forever chemicals” because they last so long in the environment, have been linked to a wide range of harmful health effects.
Georgetown seeking artist proposals for Painted Rain Barrel Project
Georgetown's Water Conservation Team is looking to bring awareness to sustainable watering resources with its first annual Painted Rain Barrel Project.
Georgetown's Water Conservation Team is looking to bring awareness to sustainable watering resources with its first annual Painted Rain Barrel Project.
Most electric vehicles won't qualify for tax credit despite proposed bill
“The $7,500 credit might exist on paper," John Bozzella, CEO of the Alliance of Automotive Innovation, said in a statement, “but no vehicles will qualify for this purchase over the next few years.”
“The $7,500 credit might exist on paper," John Bozzella, CEO of the Alliance of Automotive Innovation, said in a statement, “but no vehicles will qualify for this purchase over the next few years.”
Drought in Texas: How to protect trees in extreme heat, dry conditions
The Texas A&M Forest Service says practically the entire state is under drought conditions which are creating a negative impact on the landscape, especially on trees.
The Texas A&M Forest Service says practically the entire state is under drought conditions which are creating a negative impact on the landscape, especially on trees.
EPA says it is looking for 'super-emitters' of methane gas in Texas’ Permian Basin
The federal environment agency says it will continue flyovers of the Permian Basin in Texas and New Mexico until Aug. 15 using infrared cameras to survey oil and gas operations.
The federal environment agency says it will continue flyovers of the Permian Basin in Texas and New Mexico until Aug. 15 using infrared cameras to survey oil and gas operations.
20% of U.S. households with a dishwasher don’t even use it; here's why that may be bad
As concern for the world’s water scarcity grows, some consumer goods companies are pushing for households to “skip the rinse” entirely.
As concern for the world’s water scarcity grows, some consumer goods companies are pushing for households to “skip the rinse” entirely.
Tonga volcano spews enough water into stratosphere to fill 58,000 Olympic-size swimming pools
Researchers noted that the volcanic eruption could weaken the ozone layer.
Researchers noted that the volcanic eruption could weaken the ozone layer.
Lights out: Europe saves energy as Russian gas wanes
It's one small but symbolic step in a giant leap of energy saving that Europe is trying to make as it rushes to wean itself off natural gas and oil from Russia.
It's one small but symbolic step in a giant leap of energy saving that Europe is trying to make as it rushes to wean itself off natural gas and oil from Russia.
Williamson County resolution to review LCRA water management plan fails
Pct 1 Commissioner Terry Cook issued the resolution for LCRA to move up its review of its water management plan to now instead of in 2025.
Pct 1 Commissioner Terry Cook issued the resolution for LCRA to move up its review of its water management plan to now instead of in 2025.
Austin seeing higher levels of ground-level ozone
About 50% of those emissions come from vehicle tailpipes, around 30% come from industrial source like power plants and refineries, and the rest comes from things like construction, agriculture equipment and businesses.
About 50% of those emissions come from vehicle tailpipes, around 30% come from industrial source like power plants and refineries, and the rest comes from things like construction, agriculture equipment and businesses.
Kamala Harris announces $1 billion to US states for flooding, extreme heat
The White House is making more than $1 billion available to states to address flooding and extreme heat exacerbated by climate change.
The White House is making more than $1 billion available to states to address flooding and extreme heat exacerbated by climate change.
Water capacity to remain above drought stage 2 trigger, LCRA predicts
Lake storage is currently at 1.16 million acre feet, below the first trigger point for Stage 1, but still well above the 900,000 acre feet amount which triggers a Stage 2 conservation request.
Lake storage is currently at 1.16 million acre feet, below the first trigger point for Stage 1, but still well above the 900,000 acre feet amount which triggers a Stage 2 conservation request.
Shops in Spain must set A/C no lower than 81 degrees to save energy
Shops will also be obliged to keep doors closed and heating systems must be checked more often to increase efficiency under the new measures.
Shops will also be obliged to keep doors closed and heating systems must be checked more often to increase efficiency under the new measures.