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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
WilCo survey highlights concerns regarding rock quarries, push for new regulations
A new survey in Williamson County highlights the frustrations of many residents living near rock quarries. Almost all respondents said it has had some negative impact on their lives.
A new survey in Williamson County highlights the frustrations of many residents living near rock quarries. Almost all respondents said it has had some negative impact on their lives.
Pflugerville breaks ground on historic capital improvement project
Pflugerville and state leaders broke ground on the Wilbarger Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment facility, a project that, at completion, will be close to 20 years in the making.
Pflugerville and state leaders broke ground on the Wilbarger Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment facility, a project that, at completion, will be close to 20 years in the making.
Bitcoin mining, AI data centers increasing demand on Texas power grid, leaders say
ERCOT's CEO says explosive growth in the State of Texas will continue to put pressure on the power grid.
ERCOT's CEO says explosive growth in the State of Texas will continue to put pressure on the power grid.
Cedar Park returns to Stage 2, two days of outdoor watering a week
Residents will now be able to water outdoors two days a week, thanks to recent rains boosting the combined water storage of Lake Buchanan and Lake Travis.
Residents will now be able to water outdoors two days a week, thanks to recent rains boosting the combined water storage of Lake Buchanan and Lake Travis.
Chile's Humboldt penguin could be facing extinction, experts warn
The Humboldt penguin population along the central coast of Chile has drastically declined, with scientists finding only one breeding pair this year compared to 842 last year, putting the species at risk of extinction according to experts.
The Humboldt penguin population along the central coast of Chile has drastically declined, with scientists finding only one breeding pair this year compared to 842 last year, putting the species at risk of extinction according to experts.