Texas officials warn a new bug is threatening grazing land
The pasture mealybug has been found in 22 counties in the Lone Star State, and it's the first time this species has been reported in North America.
Houston finally clearing months-old debris piles in neighborhoods
Months-old debris piles in southwest Houston are finally being cleared after residents complained that vegetation, trash and storm remnants sat untouched since late summer. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle shared the update.
Houston finally clearing months-old debris piles in Southwest neighborhoods
Houston begins clearing months-old debris piles in southwest neighborhoods, adding $2 million to a cleanup contract as crews work through hundreds of pending pickup requests. Residents are urged to call 3-1-1 for debris removal.
New USDA website centralizes info in fight against New World screwworm parasite threatening U.S. livestock
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.
Mosquitoes found in Iceland for the first time, leaving only one mosquito-free spot on Earth
If you want to visit a place with no mosquitoes, you’ll have to go south – far south.
These US cities face the greatest severe weather threats, data shows
More than one in four U.S. homes—representing $12.7 trillion in real estate value—are now exposed to severe or extreme climate risks, according to a new Realtor.cm report.
These are the greenest cities in the U.S. in 2025, data shows
A new report highlights cities that perform a lot of environmentally friendly practices to preserve the planet, and here’s where your area ranks.
Waller County conservancy opens Texas' first conservation natural-burial cemetery
After four years of planning and efforts, the Coastal Prairie Conservancy has opened Texas' first certified conservation cemetery. FOX 26 spoke to the family of the woman who was the first burial at the conservancy.
EPA orders completion of San Jacinto River Waste Pits cleanup
It's been described as a "ticking, toxic time bomb" — more than 230,000 tons of cancer-causing dioxin waste buried beneath and beside the San Jacinto River in far east Harris County.
ExxonMobil expanding recycling operations at two SE Texas sites
ExxonMobil is planning to invest $200 million for hard-to-recycle plastics to be converted into raw materials for new products. FOX 26 Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires took a tour of the Baytown facility.
EPA’s research and development office eliminated; thousands laid off
The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is eliminating its research and development arm and reducing agency staff by thousands of employees.
Conservancy group expands Katy Prairie protection from future developments
As Houston continues to grow, there is a steady effort, by some, to ensure some natural habitats are protected along the way. FOX 26's Tom Zizka explains a new protection agreement and why a conservancy group has been expanding its protection efforts.
Advocates clean plastic pellets off Sylvan Beach
Environmental advocates and students from Rice University will be cleaning up Sylvan Beach in La Porte. FOX 26's Jade Flury shares more about what's going down and how they're doing it.
Greenland village comes face-to-face with a giant iceberg
Photos released by the town in Greenland show giant wedges of ice towering over homes, businesses and boats.
Yosemite National Park to open all campgrounds for first time in 6 years
Officials noted that reservations are required at all campgrounds through October. They urged visitors to make reservations as soon as possible.
EPA soil testing in Fifth Ward comes back clean
The EPA reports no risk after new soil tests at Fifth Ward's Hester House following earlier findings of cancer-causing chemicals in February. FOX 26's Jade Flury has the latest.
Ways to clean your bathroom without toxic chemicals
Looking for non-toxic ways to clean your bathroom? Here are some ways.
Cleaning your kitchen without harsh chemicals
We talked with Allison Evans, a local clean-living expert, about how to identify toxins in cleaners, and ways to clean your kitchen using non-toxic cleaners.
Popular beers found with high levels of dangerous 'forever chemicals,' study reveals
Recent studies have found that some beers brewed in the US have high levels of "forever chemicals" and are considered above the allowed EPA limit.
Underwater volcano off Oregon's coast inching closer to eruption, scientists say
While scientists don't have an exact timeline of when the volcano could erupt, they say it's likely to happen before the end of the year.