Marines test prototype to convert aluminum to hydrogen fuel, serving as energy source
The H-TaRP can convert aluminum into hydrogen fuel making it easier for Marines to produce an energy source instead of relying on petroleum or batteries.
The H-TaRP can convert aluminum into hydrogen fuel making it easier for Marines to produce an energy source instead of relying on petroleum or batteries.
US sea levels will rise rapidly in the next 30 years, report warns
A federal report warns that America's coasts will be hit hard by ever faster sea level rise between now and the year 2050.
A federal report warns that America's coasts will be hit hard by ever faster sea level rise between now and the year 2050.
Elephant tusk DNA helps crack down on poaching
A new study suggests that as few as three major criminal groups are responsible for smuggling the vast majority of elephant ivory tusks out of Africa.
A new study suggests that as few as three major criminal groups are responsible for smuggling the vast majority of elephant ivory tusks out of Africa.
Warmer weather will send gas prices soaring 'a lot higher,' analyst warns
Patrick de Haan notes 'all the ingredients' are present to spark $4 per gallon prices.
Patrick de Haan notes 'all the ingredients' are present to spark $4 per gallon prices.
Megadrought: American West's dry spell worsens to levels not seen in over a millennia
The megadrought bedeviling the American West got even drier last year and is becoming the deepest dry spell in more than 1,200 years.
The megadrought bedeviling the American West got even drier last year and is becoming the deepest dry spell in more than 1,200 years.
Koalas listed as endangered species in parts of Australia
Koalas inhabiting the states of New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory will be listed as endangered, according to the Australian Government.
Koalas inhabiting the states of New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory will be listed as endangered, according to the Australian Government.
North Carolina beach house collapses into ocean as rising seas eat up shoreline
A five-bedroom beachfront home on Rodanthe, North Carolina, collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean this week amid worsening beach erosion.
A five-bedroom beachfront home on Rodanthe, North Carolina, collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean this week amid worsening beach erosion.
Burn ban issued for unincorporated areas of Travis County
The Travis County Fire Marshal urges caution when conducting outdoor grilling and barbecuing. It is recommended residents have water nearby in case of a fire.
The Travis County Fire Marshal urges caution when conducting outdoor grilling and barbecuing. It is recommended residents have water nearby in case of a fire.
Upcoming fleet of USPS trucks has terrible gas mileage, EPA reports
A U.S. Postal Service plan to replace its huge fleet of mail-delivery trucks has too few electric vehicles and falls short of President Joe Biden’s goals to address climate change, the Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday.
A U.S. Postal Service plan to replace its huge fleet of mail-delivery trucks has too few electric vehicles and falls short of President Joe Biden’s goals to address climate change, the Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday.
The Trail Foundation seeks artists for floating wetlands project
Three artists will be paid $5,000 to collaborate on the design and installation of floating wetlands on Lady Bird Lake in spring 2022.
Three artists will be paid $5,000 to collaborate on the design and installation of floating wetlands on Lady Bird Lake in spring 2022.
Recycling company allegedly polluted creek connected to Colorado River
Inland Recycling L.L.C. and its president, David Polston, are accused of intentionally discharging unauthorized chemicals into Skull Creek in April 2019.
Inland Recycling L.L.C. and its president, David Polston, are accused of intentionally discharging unauthorized chemicals into Skull Creek in April 2019.
How warming affects Arctic sea ice, polar bears
As world leaders meet to try to ramp up efforts to curb climate change, the specter of polar bears looms over them.
As world leaders meet to try to ramp up efforts to curb climate change, the specter of polar bears looms over them.
Gators contaminated by massive diesel spill get scrubbing, teeth cleaned
Wildlife rehabilitators are decontaminating dozens of alligators, scrubbing their hides and brushing their teeth with Dawn dish soap after a pipeline rupture dumped 300,000 gallons of diesel fuel into a Louisiana wetland. 78 gators have been rescued so far, but more than 100 animals have been found dead in the area.
Wildlife rehabilitators are decontaminating dozens of alligators, scrubbing their hides and brushing their teeth with Dawn dish soap after a pipeline rupture dumped 300,000 gallons of diesel fuel into a Louisiana wetland. 78 gators have been rescued so far, but more than 100 animals have been found dead in the area.
Waste in Sri Lanka landfill killing elephants, conservationists warn
Around 20 elephants have died over the last eight years after consuming plastic trash in the dump in Pallakkadu village in Ampara district.
Around 20 elephants have died over the last eight years after consuming plastic trash in the dump in Pallakkadu village in Ampara district.
Earth hits 6th hottest year on record in 2021, temperature reports say
Scientist say the hot year is part of a long-term warming trend that could accelerate.
Scientist say the hot year is part of a long-term warming trend that could accelerate.
New plan for 2018 slope failure on Shoal Creek reroutes, not rebuilds
A landslide that destroyed a trail in the Shoal Creek greenbelt in 2018 has not yet been fixed, and the City of Austin has only announced a sidewalk expansion project in the area.
A landslide that destroyed a trail in the Shoal Creek greenbelt in 2018 has not yet been fixed, and the City of Austin has only announced a sidewalk expansion project in the area.
Georgetown calling for volunteers for tree-planting event Feb. 26
Volunteers and staff will be planting trees from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 26, to beautify and add shading to San Gabriel Park, says the city.
Volunteers and staff will be planting trees from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 26, to beautify and add shading to San Gabriel Park, says the city.
Christmas tree pickup, recycling tips for after the holidays
The National Christmas Tree Association is offering tips on how to get rid of your real Christmas tree without burning it or throwing it in the trash.
The National Christmas Tree Association is offering tips on how to get rid of your real Christmas tree without burning it or throwing it in the trash.
California enacts statewide law to keep food scraps out of landfills
Beginning this year, California has enacted a statewide law to keep food scraps out of landfills.
Beginning this year, California has enacted a statewide law to keep food scraps out of landfills.
City of Georgetown offering Christmas tree recycling
Georgetown residents can recycle their Chrismas trees, boxes and wrapping paper via curbside pick-up or by dropping them off.
Georgetown residents can recycle their Chrismas trees, boxes and wrapping paper via curbside pick-up or by dropping them off.