Leak found in repaired BCRUA pipeline supplying water to Leander
Earlier this week, officials found a leak in the 36-inch pipeline that supplies raw water from Lake Travis to the BCRUA water treatment facility, a primary source for Leander drinking water.
Ohio derailment: Clinic to open as health fears linger
Ohio’s governor says a plume of chemicals that spilled into the Ohio River after a fiery train derailment has broken up and is no longer a concern.
Lonely tunes: Fewer humpback whales wail as population grows, study finds
A new study suggests those melancholy tunes sung by humpback whales may really be a sign of loneliness.
Upset Ohio residents pack town hall meeting seeking answers over train derailment
Hundreds gathered Wednesday in East Palestine, Ohio, to hear state officials insist yet again that testing shows local air is safe to breathe so far and that air and water monitoring would continue.
Waters off New England had 2nd warmest year on record in 2022
The Gulf of Maine, a body of water about the size of Indiana that touches Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Canada, is warming faster than the vast majority of the world’s oceans.
Strawberry outlook deemed ‘promising’ despite impacts from hurricanes, atmospheric rivers
California and Florida are the top two strawberry-producing states. The Golden State is estimated to produce nearly 90 percent of the crop, and the Sunshine State comes in a distant second at 8 percent.
Ohio train derailment: Town hall set as concerns linger over odor, sick animals
In and around East Palestine, Ohio, residents are asking whether the air and water around them is safe for people, pets and livestock.
What we know about the Ohio train derailment
After a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, concerns over the quality of air and water have begun mounting. Here’s what is known in the aftermath of the incident.
Natural disasters displaced millions of Americans in 2022, data reveals
“The number of people displaced from their homes for months at a time, or even permanently, is alarming,” Michael Gerrard, the director of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law told FOX TV Stations.
A circular rainbow? See the stunning spectacle caught on camera in Hawaii
According to EarthSky, a circular rainbow is a very rare sight, requiring sky conditions to be “just right.”
Biden, Brazil’s Lula focus on democracy, climate during White House visit
The two leaders met Friday to discuss efforts to safeguard democracy, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and climate change, including efforts to stem deforestation of the Amazon.
Watch: Spectacular underwater footage captures orca 'orchestra' in icy Antarctica waters
The footage shows several orcas - also known as “killer whales" and a minke whale swimming in the icy waters of Antarctica.
Phoenix hiking warnings as thousands visit Super Bowl LVII, WM Phoenix Open
While many of us locals may be familiar with how strenuous the hike up Camelback Mountain really is, along with other hikes in Phoenix, those from out of town may underestimate the difficulty and find themselves in an emergency situation.
Staggering number of animals, plants at risk of extinction in US, new report finds
Scientists are calling it "a mass extinction of species across the planet."
See the rare 'Devil's Cigar' hissing mushroom spotted at Texas state park
The Texas Star is highly selective about where it grows, mainly attaching to decaying cedar elm stumps in the central and northern parts of Texas, the Texas Parks and Wildlife said.
Chile wildfires: Death toll rises amid record-breaking heat wave
At least 22 people have died in connection to the fires and 554 have been injured, including 16 in serious condition, according to Interior Minister Carolina Tohá.
Austin mayor apologizes for power crisis following ice storm
Many in Austin are still without power Friday following the ice storm that gripped Central Texas this week. In a recent briefing, Mayor Kirk Watson said "I apologize that we've let the people down in Austin."
Hawaii whale dies with stomach full of fishing nets, plastic bags
Over 35 million tons of plastic pollution is produced on Earth each year, and about a fourth of that ends up in the water, scientists say.
San Marcos neighbors fed up with nearby property being used as dump site
A San Marcos property being used as a trash site is stoking concerns from residents about fire risks and health and environmental hazards.
Transition into El Nino could lead to record heat around globe
Fishermen first used the term El Niño off the coast of South America to describe the unusually warm water temperatures before Christmas.