Cleaner air leads to more hurricanes in the Atlantic, study finds
A new study links how many hurricanes form worldwide to air pollution levels. Wednesday's study from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says cleaner air in Europe and the United States is helping trigger a dramatic increase in the number of Atlantic hurricanes.
A new study links how many hurricanes form worldwide to air pollution levels. Wednesday's study from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says cleaner air in Europe and the United States is helping trigger a dramatic increase in the number of Atlantic hurricanes.
Burn ban in effect for unincorporated areas of Travis County
The order is expected to expire on June 8 unless extended by the Travis County Commissioners Court. The last burn ban in Travis County was lifted only a couple weeks ago.
The order is expected to expire on June 8 unless extended by the Travis County Commissioners Court. The last burn ban in Travis County was lifted only a couple weeks ago.
City of San Marcos to hold community clean up May 14
Residents wishing to drop off bulky waste must provide a copy of their City utility bill and unload their material at the site.
Residents wishing to drop off bulky waste must provide a copy of their City utility bill and unload their material at the site.
April CO2 levels were the highest in recorded human history, data shows
The first time Earth reached a record average for CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere was in 2015 and the levels continue to grow every year.
The first time Earth reached a record average for CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere was in 2015 and the levels continue to grow every year.
Grid operators warn of electricity shortage amid switch to renewables: Report
The issue is on the rise throughout the country as many traditional and nuclear power plants are being retired.
The issue is on the rise throughout the country as many traditional and nuclear power plants are being retired.
'No Mow May' – not lazy, just saving the bees
Finally, an excuse to not mow your lawn – ‘No Mow May!’
Finally, an excuse to not mow your lawn – ‘No Mow May!’
Kyle police host citywide cleanup at Gregg-Clarke Park May 21
Spots are limited to the first 500 residents that sign up through an online webform.
Spots are limited to the first 500 residents that sign up through an online webform.
Eco-friendly gift ideas that will keep giving long after Mother's Day
Here are some sustainable gift ideas that will continue to tell her she's special long after mom's day, which is really every day.
Here are some sustainable gift ideas that will continue to tell her she's special long after mom's day, which is really every day.
UT researchers create plastic-eating enzyme that could clean landfills, polluted areas
Researchers at UT Austin have created an enzyme that breaks down plastic waste, a creation that has the potential to make big impacts on the environment.
Researchers at UT Austin have created an enzyme that breaks down plastic waste, a creation that has the potential to make big impacts on the environment.
Foul-smelling toxic foam spewing from polluted river takes over Colombian city
Photos show how the massive layer of toxic foam is plaguing the city of Mosquera, Colombia, near Bogota, drifting into residents’ yards and businesses.
Photos show how the massive layer of toxic foam is plaguing the city of Mosquera, Colombia, near Bogota, drifting into residents’ yards and businesses.
Climate change may increase risk of new infectious diseases, study says
Researchers examined how more than 3,000 mammal species may migrate and share viruses over the next 50 years if the world slightly warms up.
Researchers examined how more than 3,000 mammal species may migrate and share viruses over the next 50 years if the world slightly warms up.
UT researcher heads out on drill ship to study Earth’s past
Lowery is one of the many scientists from across the world onboard the Joides Resolution, a drill ship which Is set up in the Atlantic Ocean. For the next two months, Lowery will study core samples taken 500 meters into the sea floor.
Lowery is one of the many scientists from across the world onboard the Joides Resolution, a drill ship which Is set up in the Atlantic Ocean. For the next two months, Lowery will study core samples taken 500 meters into the sea floor.
Waterloo Greenway receives $9M in federal funding, moving on to next phase of park system
Waterloo Greenway is moving onto the second phase of its 35-acre, three-mile park system thanks to a recent award of $9M in federal funding.
Waterloo Greenway is moving onto the second phase of its 35-acre, three-mile park system thanks to a recent award of $9M in federal funding.
One-fifth of reptiles face risk of extinction, new report finds
A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
Incandescent light bulbs being phased out amid aims to move toward energy-efficient lighting
The Biden administration is scrapping old-fashioned incandescent light bulbs.
The Biden administration is scrapping old-fashioned incandescent light bulbs.
City of Georgetown to host household hazardous waste event May 18
The event will be available for up to 200 Georgetown solid waste customers who have solid waste service through Texas Disposal Systems
The event will be available for up to 200 Georgetown solid waste customers who have solid waste service through Texas Disposal Systems
Chernobyl: On 36th anniversary of disaster, Russia’s seizure of nuclear plant seen as ‘nightmare’
Tuesday marks the 36th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Authorities are working with Ukraine’s officials on ways to protect Chernobyl’s most critical areas.
Tuesday marks the 36th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Authorities are working with Ukraine’s officials on ways to protect Chernobyl’s most critical areas.
Ford launches electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck
The new model represents the culmination of a company-wide shift toward electric vehicles as the industry's biggest automakers pivot toward battery-powered cars and trucks.
The new model represents the culmination of a company-wide shift toward electric vehicles as the industry's biggest automakers pivot toward battery-powered cars and trucks.
Allergy sufferers, you might be cleaning your house all wrong
Experts say cleaning once a week allows you to get rid of many allergy triggers and help relieve any symptoms
Experts say cleaning once a week allows you to get rid of many allergy triggers and help relieve any symptoms
Twitter bans ads that contradict science on climate change
Twitter is banning ads that deny climate change, but there's no indication the change will impact what users can post on the site.
Twitter is banning ads that deny climate change, but there's no indication the change will impact what users can post on the site.