Explosion at Yellowstone may have formed new geyser: here's how
The explosion at Yellowstone National Park’s Biscuit Basin area in July is not as uncommon as you may think as one expert weighs in on if the incident possibly formed a geyser.
Hamilton Pool visitors frustrated with closed swimming area
Visitors to Travis County's Hamilton Pool are growing frustrated over the often-closed swimming area. Much of the pool itself has been shut down indefinitely since the 2021 winter storm.
Bird-friendly buildings: Austin looking at improving designs, codes
Central Texas bird conservationists want Austin to implement bird-friendly building codes.
Wildfire smoke pours across America bringing haze from coast to coast
Hundreds of wildfires burning across the western U.S. and Canada are spewing dense smoke that is being carried hundreds, if not thousands, of miles away.
Monday was the hottest ever recorded day on Earth, data shows
Monday’s scorching temperatures were yet another heat record broken in the past couple of years.
Watch: Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin explosion sends debris skyward
A "localized hydrothermal explosion" sent debris and steam skyward, prompting visitors to run away to safety.
Austin firefighters complete advanced wildfire training
As of this summer, every Austin firefighter has completed an advanced level of wildfire training.
Taylor residents forced to cut back on water usage after pipes go offline
Residents in Taylor were forced to cut back on water usage after an electrical power glitch caused several water pipes to go offline.
Copenhagen offering tourists freebies if they help pick up litter
City officials hope that incentivizing tourists (and residents) will help move Copenhagen toward a greener future.
Sightings of potentially toxic algae ramp up in Lady Bird Lake
Officials are reporting a rapid surge in sightings of potentially dangerous algae at Red Bud Isle and Auditorium Shores over the last couple of weeks.
Dog's death not connected to toxic algae: LCRA
The death of a dog that swam in Lake Travis on July 4 is not connected to toxic algae, according to test results from LCRA.
Shoal Creek Conservancy planning cleanup event to remove shopping carts from creek
This cleanup will focus on removing shopping carts left in and around the creek.
Officials warn about toxic algae in Lake Travis after dog's death
The dog's death has not yet been definitely linked to toxic algae, but LCRA has collected samples to test.
From orbit, NASA maps streets where extreme heat will burn you in seconds
NASA is using data from the space station to map out the hottest streets in one major city, where touching pavement could lead to burns in minutes or even seconds.
Austin seeking to protect tree canopy following HOME initiative vote
The City of Austin is seeking ideas on how to promote tree preservation and increase tree planting under its new HOME Phase 1 initiative zoning rules.
Harmful algae blooms in Great Lakes could increase this summer, NOAA warns
NOAA is closely monitoring the Great Lakes this summer for potential increases in harmful algae that could have economic impacts and affect ecosystems.
Environmental cleanup underway after Giddings oil tanker fire
A fiery crash near Giddings hurt two people and also caused some environmental damage. The crash involved a truck that was hauling crude oil, and what didn't burn, spilled along the roadway.
US Olympic team to bring A/C units to Paris, undercutting environmental plan
The U.S. Olympic team plans to supply air conditioners for their athletes at the Paris Games, prioritizing athlete comfort over the event's environmental sustainability goals.
Amazon shifting to recycled paper filling for packages in North America
Amazon is ditching plastic air pillows for recycled paper packaging in North America, aiming to completely make the switch by the end of the year to boost eco-friendliness and reduce waste.
Worry over being 'disgusting' drives us to do too much laundry, study says
"There is a conflict between the desire to reduce one's washing to save the environment and the fear of being perceived as a disgusting person with unclean clothes," the author said.