Climate change: Earth will be 'unlivable' if emissions don't fall faster, UN report warns
A new report from the UN’s top body of climate scientists is warning that temperatures will go beyond a key danger point unless countries worldwide cut greenhouse emissions faster than they are currently committed to doing.
A new report from the UN’s top body of climate scientists is warning that temperatures will go beyond a key danger point unless countries worldwide cut greenhouse emissions faster than they are currently committed to doing.
Invasive Suckermouth Catfish continue to swim in San Marcos rivers
An invasive species, the Suckermouth Catfish, continues to swim in San Marcos rivers. Mitigation and research efforts are underway to try to control the population.
An invasive species, the Suckermouth Catfish, continues to swim in San Marcos rivers. Mitigation and research efforts are underway to try to control the population.
1 in 20 New Jersey heart attacks caused by noise pollution, study says
The heart attack rate in New Jersey was 72% higher in places with high levels of noise pollution, the study concludes.
The heart attack rate in New Jersey was 72% higher in places with high levels of noise pollution, the study concludes.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Airbus conducts flight fueled by cooking oil, fatty acids
Airbus plans to have all aircraft in its fleet running on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by the end of the decade.
Airbus plans to have all aircraft in its fleet running on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by the end of the decade.
TCEQ denies petition to create rule against issuing wastewater discharge permits on pristine streams
At a public meeting Wednesday morning, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality heard comments on a petition filed by environmental advocacy groups across the state.
At a public meeting Wednesday morning, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality heard comments on a petition filed by environmental advocacy groups across the state.
City of Georgetown wants residents to plan ahead for water restrictions, plant native
Officials in Georgetown want residents to plan ahead for further water restrictions by planting drought-resistant and native plants. The city is currently in Phase 1 of Drought Restrictions.
Officials in Georgetown want residents to plan ahead for further water restrictions by planting drought-resistant and native plants. The city is currently in Phase 1 of Drought Restrictions.
Austin Water releases list of rebates, tools to help customers save money and water
Austin Water has a long list of rebates and tools, both residential and commercial customers can use to save money and water as temperatures warm up.
Austin Water has a long list of rebates and tools, both residential and commercial customers can use to save money and water as temperatures warm up.
Georgetown water customers prohibited from watering in heat of day
The City of Georgetown says residents should not water lawns or landscapes during the heat of the day, defined as noon to 7 p.m., due to a drought watch for Lake Georgetown.
The City of Georgetown says residents should not water lawns or landscapes during the heat of the day, defined as noon to 7 p.m., due to a drought watch for Lake Georgetown.
Flamingo that escaped Kansas zoo 17 years ago spotted in Texas
Wildlife officials say one of two flamingos that escaped from a Kansas zoo during a storm 17 years ago has been spotted on the coast of Texas.
Wildlife officials say one of two flamingos that escaped from a Kansas zoo during a storm 17 years ago has been spotted on the coast of Texas.
Invasive acid-spewing crazy ants population control possible with fungus, scientists say
The tawny crazy ant creates a formic acid as venom to protect itself from other ant species. The insects are able to spew the acid from their abdomen but are not poisonous, scientists said.
The tawny crazy ant creates a formic acid as venom to protect itself from other ant species. The insects are able to spew the acid from their abdomen but are not poisonous, scientists said.
Microplastics found in human blood for the 1st time, study says
Microplastics have been found in our food, drinks and even in human placentas. Now, researchers say they have found the first-ever evidence of microplastics in human blood.
Microplastics have been found in our food, drinks and even in human placentas. Now, researchers say they have found the first-ever evidence of microplastics in human blood.
Satellite images show New York-sized ice shelf collapse in East Antarctica
Scientists are concerned because an ice shelf the size of New York City collapsed in East Antarctica, an area that had long been thought to be stable.
Scientists are concerned because an ice shelf the size of New York City collapsed in East Antarctica, an area that had long been thought to be stable.
Georgetown to celebrate Earth Day with nature, recycling events in April
Georgetown residents can celebrate Earth Day all April long with events focused on nature and recycling.
Georgetown residents can celebrate Earth Day all April long with events focused on nature and recycling.
Great Barrier Reef suffers widespread coral bleaching due to high ocean temperatures
An Australian government agency says the Great Barrier Reef is suffering widespread and severe coral bleaching due to high ocean temperatures two years after a mass bleaching event.
An Australian government agency says the Great Barrier Reef is suffering widespread and severe coral bleaching due to high ocean temperatures two years after a mass bleaching event.
Zilker Vision Plan aims to enhance and restore Zilker park, community input needed
The Zilker Vision Plan community survey is available online until March 31. The plan includes many proposed changes to Zilker Metropolitan Park.
The Zilker Vision Plan community survey is available online until March 31. The plan includes many proposed changes to Zilker Metropolitan Park.
Cadillac’s 1st all-electric Lyriq SUV to begin production in March, GM says
General Motors will begin production of the all-electric 2023 Cadillac Lyriq midsize SUV, the brand’s first electric vehicle, in March as planned and the company hopes to start making deliveries over the next few months.
General Motors will begin production of the all-electric 2023 Cadillac Lyriq midsize SUV, the brand’s first electric vehicle, in March as planned and the company hopes to start making deliveries over the next few months.
California to test electric Fords and GMs as backup power for homes
It's backup power for your home that you can back up to your home.
It's backup power for your home that you can back up to your home.
Putin is ‘preparing a terrorist attack’ on Chernobyl nuclear plant, Ukraine claims
According to the department, a "man-made catastrophe" is planned at the plant and will be manipulated to appear as if Ukraine was responsible for the attack.
According to the department, a "man-made catastrophe" is planned at the plant and will be manipulated to appear as if Ukraine was responsible for the attack.
Round Rock urging people to stay out of Brushy Creek
The City of Round Rock is urging people to stay out of Brushy Creek as they deal with an issue at their water treatment plant.
The City of Round Rock is urging people to stay out of Brushy Creek as they deal with an issue at their water treatment plant.
13 great house plants to improve the air quality in your home, according to science
Scientists remain perplexed as to the exact mechanism that allows plants to impact pollutant levels in a room as seen in the experiment.
Scientists remain perplexed as to the exact mechanism that allows plants to impact pollutant levels in a room as seen in the experiment.