City of Hutto moves into Stage 3 water restrictions
The city says the main difference between Stage 2 and Stage 3 is hose-end sprinklers can't be used and watering by hand can only be done on certain days.
The city says the main difference between Stage 2 and Stage 3 is hose-end sprinklers can't be used and watering by hand can only be done on certain days.
Taylor Swift responds to critics after jet tops worst private plane CO2 emissions list
'Carolina' singer Taylor Swift's private jet flew 170 times this year, although she's not on tour.
'Carolina' singer Taylor Swift's private jet flew 170 times this year, although she's not on tour.
Senate deal on climate, inflation bill would make it easier to buy electric vehicles
The surprise deal by Senate Democrats on a pared-down climate, health care and inflation bill would give buyers an EV tax credit starting next year, among other incentives.
The surprise deal by Senate Democrats on a pared-down climate, health care and inflation bill would give buyers an EV tax credit starting next year, among other incentives.
Jacob's Well stops flowing due to Texas drought
Swimming passes, at the popular nature spot near Wimberley, are canceled for the time being.
Swimming passes, at the popular nature spot near Wimberley, are canceled for the time being.
Jacob's Well ceases flowing, swimming canceled for forseeable future
Officials say Jacob's Well has officially stopped flowing for the fourth time in recorded history.
Officials say Jacob's Well has officially stopped flowing for the fourth time in recorded history.
Sprite retiring its signature green plastic bottles after more than 60 years
Coca-Cola will begin transitioning to the new Sprite bottles on Aug. 1 in North America. Here’s what the more environmentally-friendly packaging looks like.
Coca-Cola will begin transitioning to the new Sprite bottles on Aug. 1 in North America. Here’s what the more environmentally-friendly packaging looks like.
Manchin says deal reached with Schumer on tax and climate bill
In a startling turnabout, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin have reached an expansive agreement that had eluded them for months on health care, energy and climate issues, taxes on higher earners and corporations and trimming the federal debt.
In a startling turnabout, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin have reached an expansive agreement that had eluded them for months on health care, energy and climate issues, taxes on higher earners and corporations and trimming the federal debt.
Department of Justice launches investigation into city of Houston for possible environmental racism
The United States Department of Justice has launched an investigation into the City of Houston looking into possible environmental racism in certain Black and Latino neighborhoods.
The United States Department of Justice has launched an investigation into the City of Houston looking into possible environmental racism in certain Black and Latino neighborhoods.
NASA imagery shows Lake Mead water levels lowest in more than 80 years
Lake Mead is estimated to be at just 27% of capacity.
Lake Mead is estimated to be at just 27% of capacity.
US Postal Service to 'substantially increase' purchases of electric vehicles
The U.S. Postal Service said it will substantially increase the number of electric-powered vehicles it’s buying to replace its fleet of aging delivery trucks, after the Biden administration and environmental groups said the agency’s initial plan had too few electric vehicles and fell short of the administration’s climate change goals.
The U.S. Postal Service said it will substantially increase the number of electric-powered vehicles it’s buying to replace its fleet of aging delivery trucks, after the Biden administration and environmental groups said the agency’s initial plan had too few electric vehicles and fell short of the administration’s climate change goals.
Biden announces modest climate actions promising more to come
“Let me be clear,” Biden said. "Climate change is an emergency, and in the coming weeks I’m going to use the power I have as president to turn these words into formal, official government actions.
“Let me be clear,” Biden said. "Climate change is an emergency, and in the coming weeks I’m going to use the power I have as president to turn these words into formal, official government actions.
Solar power generation keeping the lights on this summer, expert believes
One energy expert says solar has been producing at high levels during this hot summer and it is why your air conditioner unit has stayed powered on.
One energy expert says solar has been producing at high levels during this hot summer and it is why your air conditioner unit has stayed powered on.
Round Rock City Council passes resolution to protect, conserve native pollinators
Round Rock is joining several other Texas cities as a Bee City USA affiliate, including Austin, Buda, Beeville and Abilene.
Round Rock is joining several other Texas cities as a Bee City USA affiliate, including Austin, Buda, Beeville and Abilene.
ERCOT needs to acknowledge climate change is putting strain on power grid, activists say
Top Texas energy officials discussed the conditions that put the power grid in jeopardy twice this week. They got an earful from activists who say not enough is being done.
Top Texas energy officials discussed the conditions that put the power grid in jeopardy twice this week. They got an earful from activists who say not enough is being done.
Williamson County property owners fight proposed natural gas pipeline
A final decision on the right of way out may not happen until things are talked out in a courtroom. If a compromise cannot be worked out, eminent domain filings may not happen until next year.
A final decision on the right of way out may not happen until things are talked out in a courtroom. If a compromise cannot be worked out, eminent domain filings may not happen until next year.
Smog levels in Texas surge during heat wave, bringing worst summer air quality in a decade
Emissions are reacting with the summer heat to create high levels of smog, hazardous air pollution that damages the lungs. But state officials are pushing back on ozone pollution controls proposed by the EPA, arguing such rules would compromise the electric grid.
Emissions are reacting with the summer heat to create high levels of smog, hazardous air pollution that damages the lungs. But state officials are pushing back on ozone pollution controls proposed by the EPA, arguing such rules would compromise the electric grid.
Dropping water levels affecting emergency services on Central Texas lakes
In past drought years, ESD1 has docked at local marinas but on a temporary basis. Finding long term space now in deep water for the dock and boat is proving difficult.
In past drought years, ESD1 has docked at local marinas but on a temporary basis. Finding long term space now in deep water for the dock and boat is proving difficult.
NIH: Exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ found in food packaging can lead to premature births
Currently, there are few guidelines about what levels of harmful chemicals are found in food packaging, if any, and if they are potentially harmful. Scientists say it’s time for a change.
Currently, there are few guidelines about what levels of harmful chemicals are found in food packaging, if any, and if they are potentially harmful. Scientists say it’s time for a change.
Sprinklers installed to protect iconic sequoia trees from wildfire in Yosemite National Park
Hundreds of the iconic, larger-than-life sequoias in Yosemite National Park are under threat as the Washburn Fire continues to burn.
Hundreds of the iconic, larger-than-life sequoias in Yosemite National Park are under threat as the Washburn Fire continues to burn.
‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ catch: Tennessee teen reels in rare white catfish
“Most anglers fish their entire lives and never see one. I am 67 years old, have boated literally tens of thousands of catfish over the years and it was the first I'd ever seen in person,” the boat's captain said.
“Most anglers fish their entire lives and never see one. I am 67 years old, have boated literally tens of thousands of catfish over the years and it was the first I'd ever seen in person,” the boat's captain said.