New watering restrictions in Austin to take effect June 6
Austin has been at the Conservation Stage of the plan, the lowest stage of the Water Conservation Code, for over three years.
Austin has been at the Conservation Stage of the plan, the lowest stage of the Water Conservation Code, for over three years.
As climate warms, Pennsylvania wines aim to give France a run for their money
Local weather patterns have become more favorable for wine production in the past several decades for the Keystone State.
Local weather patterns have become more favorable for wine production in the past several decades for the Keystone State.
Study finds greener cities could benefit human health, save thousands of lives
Researchers found that between 34,000-38,000 deaths could have been reduced if “greenness” increased in U.S. metropolitan areas.
Researchers found that between 34,000-38,000 deaths could have been reduced if “greenness” increased in U.S. metropolitan areas.
Ozone Action Day in Austin area as hot, humid day forecasted
Highs today will be in the mid-90s with sunny skies. Alongside the humidity, the air will be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Highs today will be in the mid-90s with sunny skies. Alongside the humidity, the air will be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
TPWD reminds boaters to "clean, drain and dry" over Memorial Day weekend, summer
Boaters need to remove all plants, mud and debris from boats, trailers, vehicles and gear and drain the water from all equipment and on-board receptacles before leaving a lake.
Boaters need to remove all plants, mud and debris from boats, trailers, vehicles and gear and drain the water from all equipment and on-board receptacles before leaving a lake.
Firefighters rescue ‘lone survivor’ baby elk from massive New Mexico wildfire
The baby elk, which firefighters named "Cinder," was found amongst ash and rubble in the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fire.
The baby elk, which firefighters named "Cinder," was found amongst ash and rubble in the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fire.
Clothes that fight climate change: Researchers test aprons that capture CO2 from air
The cotton aprons are treated with a solution that allows the clothing to capture CO2 from the air and then release it as nutrition for plants.
The cotton aprons are treated with a solution that allows the clothing to capture CO2 from the air and then release it as nutrition for plants.
Hotter nights due to climate change will cost us sleep, study suggests
By the year 2099, hotter “suboptimal temperatures” may reduce sleep by 50 to 58 hours per person each year, according to a new study of adults from around the world.
By the year 2099, hotter “suboptimal temperatures” may reduce sleep by 50 to 58 hours per person each year, according to a new study of adults from around the world.
Recent volcano eruption beneath Pacific Ocean continues 'Sharkcano' fame
Sharks were found living in the active crater in 2015, but volcanologists say life near volcanoes is not uncommon.
Sharks were found living in the active crater in 2015, but volcanologists say life near volcanoes is not uncommon.
New EPA program will help school district's replace diesel buses with electric buses
The Clean School Bus Program will help school districts replace polluting diesel buses with zero-tailpipe-emission, electric school buses.
The Clean School Bus Program will help school districts replace polluting diesel buses with zero-tailpipe-emission, electric school buses.
Harris to announce $500 million school bus rebate program to replace diesel with electric, low emissions buses
The vice president will announce the Clean School Bus rebate program - part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law - from a high school in Virginia.
The vice president will announce the Clean School Bus rebate program - part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law - from a high school in Virginia.
Seven ways climate change is already hitting Texans
Extreme weather events, water scarcity, risks of illness: Climate change is here, and it’s already affecting Texans.
Extreme weather events, water scarcity, risks of illness: Climate change is here, and it’s already affecting Texans.
First Saharan dust plume of season rolling off Africa will reach US by this weekend
Saharan dust is notorious for creating vibrant sunrises and sunsets and can also contribute to poor air quality
Saharan dust is notorious for creating vibrant sunrises and sunsets and can also contribute to poor air quality
Texas power grid already feeling strains, will it be able to handle the summer season?
Doug Lewin, President of Stoic Energy, joins FOX 7's John Krinjak to discuss how the recent spike in temperature is affected the state's power grid.
Doug Lewin, President of Stoic Energy, joins FOX 7's John Krinjak to discuss how the recent spike in temperature is affected the state's power grid.
Popular graduation balloons festive but dangerous if released, energy companies warn
Mylar balloons have a silvery coating that conducts electricity.
Mylar balloons have a silvery coating that conducts electricity.
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.