EPA investigating Colorado air pollution regulations for discrimination
The EPA is probing Colorado’s oversight of the state’s biggest polluters and whether the effect of that pollution on Hispanic residents and other racial minorities is discriminatory.
The EPA is probing Colorado’s oversight of the state’s biggest polluters and whether the effect of that pollution on Hispanic residents and other racial minorities is discriminatory.
Climate in 2022: Extreme heat, drought, floods fueled by warming planet
By October, the U.S. had experienced 15 major weather disasters with losses exceeding $1 billion in damage each, according to NOAA.
By October, the U.S. had experienced 15 major weather disasters with losses exceeding $1 billion in damage each, according to NOAA.
Christmas tree pickup, recycling tips for after the holidays
Recycling options vary among communities but here are some general tips on how to get rid of your real tree.
Recycling options vary among communities but here are some general tips on how to get rid of your real tree.
Is Christmas wrapping paper recyclable? Tips for leftover holiday packaging
With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes, and gift bags, some may be left wondering how to dispose of all the remnants.
With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes, and gift bags, some may be left wondering how to dispose of all the remnants.
Polar bears near 'Polar Bear Capital' dying at alarming rate, new survey found
Females and bear cubs are having an especially hard time surviving, the study found.
Females and bear cubs are having an especially hard time surviving, the study found.
Your holiday dinner may contain thousands of microplastic particles, researchers say
Researchers in the U.K. are warning about how microplastics can infiltrate our food, conducting an experiment that found about 230,000 microplastic particles in a traditional roast chicken dinner with sides.
Researchers in the U.K. are warning about how microplastics can infiltrate our food, conducting an experiment that found about 230,000 microplastic particles in a traditional roast chicken dinner with sides.
Iconic Berlin Christmas tree decapitated by climate activists
The climate activists used a hydraulic lift and a hand saw to cut 6 feet off the top of the tree and hang up a banner stating: “This is only the tip of the Christmas tree.”
The climate activists used a hydraulic lift and a hand saw to cut 6 feet off the top of the tree and hang up a banner stating: “This is only the tip of the Christmas tree.”
Houston business accused of leaking chemicals illegally into storm drains, hazmat investigates
A packaging business in northeast Houston is under investigation after they were accused of leaking unknown chemicals and oils into the storm drains.
A packaging business in northeast Houston is under investigation after they were accused of leaking unknown chemicals and oils into the storm drains.
Twitter suspends account that tracked Elon Musk's private jet
“He said this is free speech and he’s doing the opposite,” the 20-year-old college student who started the flight-tracking account said.
“He said this is free speech and he’s doing the opposite,” the 20-year-old college student who started the flight-tracking account said.
6.0-magnitude earthquake shakes southern Mexico
A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake shook southern Mexico Sunday morning.
A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake shook southern Mexico Sunday morning.
Doctors remove lung from dog that nearly died after inhaling fungus found in soil
An Illinois family nearly lost their 3-year-old black lab after he likely inhaled a fungus living in soil around his home.
An Illinois family nearly lost their 3-year-old black lab after he likely inhaled a fungus living in soil around his home.
Oldest DNA reveals what life was like in Greenland 2 million years ago
Scientists have discovered the oldest known DNA and used it to reveal what life was like 2 million years ago in the northern tip of Greenland.
Scientists have discovered the oldest known DNA and used it to reveal what life was like 2 million years ago in the northern tip of Greenland.
‘New to science’: At least 2 minerals discovered in meteorite that crashed in Somalia
The minerals have been named after the town of El Ali, where the meteorite crashed in Somalia, and “elkinstantonite,” after planetary scientist Lindy Elkins-Tanton.
The minerals have been named after the town of El Ali, where the meteorite crashed in Somalia, and “elkinstantonite,” after planetary scientist Lindy Elkins-Tanton.
Only 5%-6% of world’s plastic is recycled and production is only increasing, report says
The vast majority of consumer plastic products “simply cannot be recycled,” advocates say. Meanwhile, plastic production is expected to triple by 2050.
The vast majority of consumer plastic products “simply cannot be recycled,” advocates say. Meanwhile, plastic production is expected to triple by 2050.
Oil spill near Lake Charles being monitored by Coast Guard, oiled pelicans rescued
The Coast Guard is monitoring an oil spill that occurred on Monday morning after an estimated 3,500 gallons of used lubricated oil leaked into the water north of Choupique Island.
The Coast Guard is monitoring an oil spill that occurred on Monday morning after an estimated 3,500 gallons of used lubricated oil leaked into the water north of Choupique Island.
How does a city as large as Houston suffer such a water plant purification issue?
So many people are asking how is it possible for a city as large as Houston to have two transformers to malfunction leading to a power failure, low water pressure, and a potential water crisis. FOX 26's Damali Keith explains how the mayor is looking for answers as well.
So many people are asking how is it possible for a city as large as Houston to have two transformers to malfunction leading to a power failure, low water pressure, and a potential water crisis. FOX 26's Damali Keith explains how the mayor is looking for answers as well.
Hawaii's Mauna Loa: What hazards are posed by world's largest active volcano?
For now, lava is not threatening any homes or communities — but it could eventually reach neighborhoods on the eastern side of the Big Island, experts say.
For now, lava is not threatening any homes or communities — but it could eventually reach neighborhoods on the eastern side of the Big Island, experts say.
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, world’s largest active volcano, erupts for first time since 1984
Residents who are at risk of lava flows from Mauna Loa have been asked by emergency officials to begin reviewing emergency plans.
Residents who are at risk of lava flows from Mauna Loa have been asked by emergency officials to begin reviewing emergency plans.
Explainer: How will UN climate deal on loss and damage work?
The decision by nations around the world to establish a fund to help poor countries hit hard by a warming planet was one of the most significant since U.N. climate talks began 30 years ago. Here's what you should know about the deal.
The decision by nations around the world to establish a fund to help poor countries hit hard by a warming planet was one of the most significant since U.N. climate talks began 30 years ago. Here's what you should know about the deal.
Shake 'N Bake getting rid of plastic 'shaker' bags to save on waste
Shake ‘N Bake said the move will help to eliminate 900,000 pounds of plastic waste annually.
Shake ‘N Bake said the move will help to eliminate 900,000 pounds of plastic waste annually.