North Dakota considers ending longstanding weather modification program
A state senator introduced a bill to end the practice, with penalties involving fines and jail time.
A state senator introduced a bill to end the practice, with penalties involving fines and jail time.
How could new federal policies affect Houston? Harris Co. Attorney speaks on potential impact
President Trump has signed a number of executive orders relating to DEI initiatives and the environment.
President Trump has signed a number of executive orders relating to DEI initiatives and the environment.
What to know about Trump's interests in Greenland, Panama Canal
Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”
Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”
Shrinking Colorado River will take a toll on the nation's food supply
The shelves and prices at your local grocery store could look a little different soon. The Colorado River, which provides water for about 15% of our country’s agriculture, is shrinking.
The shelves and prices at your local grocery store could look a little different soon. The Colorado River, which provides water for about 15% of our country’s agriculture, is shrinking.
Jimmy Carter: The first ‘green’ president
Former President Jimmy Carter will be widely remembered as a champion of conservation, but perhaps fewer know just how much he did to preserve his home state of Georgia and beyond.
Former President Jimmy Carter will be widely remembered as a champion of conservation, but perhaps fewer know just how much he did to preserve his home state of Georgia and beyond.
Ocean heat wave known as 'The Blob' blamed for killing half the population of bird species
The new study suggested that 4 million seabirds died following unusually warm conditions in the northeastern Pacific Ocean between 2014 and 2016.
The new study suggested that 4 million seabirds died following unusually warm conditions in the northeastern Pacific Ocean between 2014 and 2016.
Lost penguin’s 2,000-mile journey to Australia ends with return to Southern Ocean
The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.
The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.
Researchers say Arkansas may have 19M tons of lithium critical for battery power
Estimated lithium reserves would be more than nine times what's needed to meet projected global lithium demand in 2030 for EV batteries.
Estimated lithium reserves would be more than nine times what's needed to meet projected global lithium demand in 2030 for EV batteries.
FBI raids controversial East Houston low-income housing project
Federal authorities have launched an investigation into Houston's 800 Middle Street low-income complex, following long-standing public concern over its location near hazardous waste sites.
Federal authorities have launched an investigation into Houston's 800 Middle Street low-income complex, following long-standing public concern over its location near hazardous waste sites.
Earth's wildlife populations have declined a staggering 73% in 50 years: report
A staggering loss of world wildlife populations could have “devastating" consequences without immediate action, a new report concludes.
A staggering loss of world wildlife populations could have “devastating" consequences without immediate action, a new report concludes.
Biden sets 10-year deadline for US cities to replace lead pipes, make drinking water safer
The president announced the new regulation, which replaces a standard set forth by the Trump administration that did not include a universal requirement to replace lead pipes.
The president announced the new regulation, which replaces a standard set forth by the Trump administration that did not include a universal requirement to replace lead pipes.
National Park Service blames bag of Cheetos for disrupting entire Carlsbad Caverns ecosystem
The Cheetos' processed corn was softened by the humidity of the cave and "formed the perfect environment" to welcome and host fungi and microbial life, the park said.
The Cheetos' processed corn was softened by the humidity of the cave and "formed the perfect environment" to welcome and host fungi and microbial life, the park said.
ChampionX CEO on importance of low carbon future
It's Energy and Climate Week in Houston and it's been filled with dozens of events and hundreds of dpeakers focussing on energy, innovation, and building a sustainable future. Soma Somasundaram, President and CEO of ChampionX, joined FOX 26 after being honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
It's Energy and Climate Week in Houston and it's been filled with dozens of events and hundreds of dpeakers focussing on energy, innovation, and building a sustainable future. Soma Somasundaram, President and CEO of ChampionX, joined FOX 26 after being honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
HHA accused of knowing about toxic contamination
Only on FOX, strong evidence has emerged that the Houston Housing Authority suppressed knowledge of toxic contamination when it asked the state to help fund a low-income housing project. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Geoogan reports on this shocking development.
Only on FOX, strong evidence has emerged that the Houston Housing Authority suppressed knowledge of toxic contamination when it asked the state to help fund a low-income housing project. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Geoogan reports on this shocking development.
Chemical flaring causing odors: Safety concerns
For several days, chemical plants have been dealing with towering flames caused by steam reliability issues and those flarings are causing a horrible odor. FOX 26 Anthony Antoine has insight on the issue after speaking with Leticia Gutierrez, Director of Government Relations and Community Outreach at Air Alliance.
For several days, chemical plants have been dealing with towering flames caused by steam reliability issues and those flarings are causing a horrible odor. FOX 26 Anthony Antoine has insight on the issue after speaking with Leticia Gutierrez, Director of Government Relations and Community Outreach at Air Alliance.
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.
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.
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.
A "localized hydrothermal explosion" sent debris and steam skyward, prompting visitors to run away to safety.
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.
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.