Study: Parts of Amazon rainforest now emit more CO2 than what is absorbed

A new study shows portions of the Amazon rainforest are now emitting more carbon dioxide than they absorb due to factors including deforestation and climate change.

Bootleg Fire: Smoke from Oregon blaze seen from space in satellite video

The Bootleg Fire incinerating part of southern Oregon is the largest wildfire currently burning the U.S., spreading across more than 200,000 acres.

Number of US wildfires so far in 2021 largest in a decade, fire center data says

The number of wildfires that have burned through the U.S. and continue to burn is the largest since 2011, according to data from the National Interagency Fire Center.

Excessive heat blankets the West as several wildfires rage

Several cities in the region are hitting record or near-record high temps as firefighters struggle to contain several wildfires that continue to grow in size.

Tesla launches initiative to build first solar neighborhood in Austin

The partnership between Tesla, Brookfield, and Dacra will be the first Tesla Solar neighborhood and the nation’s most sustainable residential community.

Bill aims to help turn recycled wastewater into high-quality drinking water

A new bill proposes allocating $750 million dollars for federal grants to fund recycled water projects, such as turning wastewater into high-quality drinking water.

Northwest heat wave impossible without climate change, study says

The deadly heat wave in the Pacific Northwest was “virtually impossible” without human-caused climate change, a new scientific analysis found.

EPA commits additional $50M to improve air pollution monitoring

The Environmental Protection Agency committed an additional $50 million in American Rescue Plan funds to improve air quality monitoring in communities across the United States.

Gulf of Mexico fire happened after lightning strike and gas leak, company says

A bizarre chain of events, including a lightning storm and a simultaneous gas pipeline leak, set off a strange subaquatic fireball seen last week in the Gulf of Mexico.

UT Austin working with city, community groups to fight extreme heat

Residents living in more shaded, tree-covered areas are experiencing heat differently than others who live near more pavement and roadways.

Home builders fined $18K for destroying dozens of Joshua trees

The home builders dug up and destroyed 32 Joshua trees on the property that they own in San Bernardino County to make room for a house they want to build there.

House Republicans form group to address climate change

An all-GOP House group aims to educate fellow Republicans on climate change and advance market-based policies to counter Democratic proposals.

Why Texas summer brings poor air quality

FOX 7 Meteorologist Carlo Falco breaks down how air quality in Texas can be affected by rising temperature.