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.
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.
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.
The partnership between Tesla, Brookfield, and Dacra will be the first Tesla Solar neighborhood and the nation’s most sustainable residential community.
Death Valley temperature hit 130 degrees, close to world record
If verified, the 130 degree Fahrenheit temperature would be among the hottest ever measured on the planet.
If verified, the 130 degree Fahrenheit temperature would be among the hottest ever measured on the planet.
Magnitude 6.0 earthquake, aftershocks strike California-Nevada border, felt throughout Bay Area
Several earthquakes struck along the California-Nevada state line Thursday afternoon.
Several earthquakes struck along the California-Nevada state line Thursday afternoon.
Meth addiction in fish poses threat to ecosystem balance, study says
A study released in July found that meth addiction in fish poses a threat to the natural balance of ecosystems.
A study released in July found that meth addiction in fish poses a threat to the natural balance of ecosystems.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Texas plan to reduce haze in national parks wouldn’t require any new limits on pollution
Federal agencies that manage national parks said Texas overestimated the cost of new emission regulations and failed to address their concerns in its analysis.
Federal agencies that manage national parks said Texas overestimated the cost of new emission regulations and failed to address their concerns in its analysis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FOX 7 Meteorologist Carlo Falco breaks down how air quality in Texas can be affected by rising temperature.
Earth trapping ‘unprecedented’ amount of heat, NASA, NOAA study says
NASA and the NOAA have compiled data showing an “unprecedented” amount of heat is being trapped in Earth’s atmosphere, doubling since 2005.
NASA and the NOAA have compiled data showing an “unprecedented” amount of heat is being trapped in Earth’s atmosphere, doubling since 2005.
City of Georgetown seeking feedback to improve watershed protection
A survey will be used to develop or improve education materials and programs Georgetown residents can use to help protect water quality.
A survey will be used to develop or improve education materials and programs Georgetown residents can use to help protect water quality.
New Texas license plate benefits monarch butterfly conservation
All TPWD conservation specialty plates cost $30 a year, with $22 going to TPWD to support various programs and efforts.
All TPWD conservation specialty plates cost $30 a year, with $22 going to TPWD to support various programs and efforts.
Heat wave 2021: Dangerous temperatures, drought impact western US
A dangerous heat wave continues to impact the western United States, placing much of the region in jeopardy of breaking more records.
A dangerous heat wave continues to impact the western United States, placing much of the region in jeopardy of breaking more records.
Summer solstice 2021: Why it’s the start of season, longest day of year
The first day of summer is on Sunday, June 20. But what is the summer solstice, why is it the longest day of the year and how is it celebrated? Here are some facts about the significant day.
The first day of summer is on Sunday, June 20. But what is the summer solstice, why is it the longest day of the year and how is it celebrated? Here are some facts about the significant day.