Tips for growing a healthy garden during drought

So far this summer, nearly 65% of the United States and Puerto Rico is experiencing “abnormally dry” weather, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

How lawns became a status symbol in America

Plush, green lawns became intertwined with status, family, personal agency and more.

TCEQ issues Ozone Action Days for parts of Texas

TCEQ says Ozone Action Days will be in effect Sunday for the Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, El Paso, and Tyler-Longview areas.

MoveOutATX offering multiple donation locations, free furniture market during West Campus move-out

For those moving out of West Campus this July, MoveOutATX is offering an easy and sustainable way to dispose of unwanted items. It will also be holding a Free Furniture Market for four days.

Supreme Court rules EPA has no authority to reduce power plant emissions that contribute to global warming

The Supreme Court’s latest climate change ruling could dampen efforts by federal agencies to rein in the tech industry, which went largely unregulated for decades as the government tried to catch up to changes wrought by the internet.

Electric vehicle battery myths v. facts: The debate over ‘green’

As demand for electric vehicles grows, innovation follows and companies are looking at more environmentally friendly options when it comes to the controversial manufacturing of EV batteries.

Supreme Court limits EPA's authority to regulate pollution from power plants

By a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court said the Environmental Protection Agency does not have broad authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants that contribute to global warming.

2 Central Texas pools shut down due to high levels of bacteria

Travis County Parks announced Hamilton Pool in Dripping Springs has to temporarily shut down for swimming due to recent rain and the threat of high bacteria levels.

Fireworks banned in Bell County under drought disaster declaration

The declaration does make an exception for fireworks displays that have been issued a permit by the Bell County Fire Marshal's office.

Lake Mead: Drought-stricken reservoir near Vegas hits new lowest level since 1930s

The water level of Lake Mead, which was created in the 1930s with the completion of the Hoover Dam, continues to fall. It has dropped 180 feet since 1983.

Show Your Stripes Day: How a colorful graphic raises awareness of climate change

Climate Central has created "Warming Stripes" graphics for 179 cities, 49 states and the globe that include available data up to 2021. Here's how you can find one for your city.