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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
These US cities have the worst air quality this year
More than 156 million Americans live among unhealthy levels of air pollution, an annual report from the American Lung Association found.
More than 156 million Americans live among unhealthy levels of air pollution, an annual report from the American Lung Association found.
'Kiss of death': 84% of world's coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record
Coral reefs are sometimes dubbed “rainforests of the sea" — approximately 25% of all marine species can be found in, on and around coral reefs.
Coral reefs are sometimes dubbed “rainforests of the sea" — approximately 25% of all marine species can be found in, on and around coral reefs.
Solar energy installations continue to grow in the United States
Solar energy installations continue to grow in the United States, as does residential solar power, according to a new report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
Solar energy installations continue to grow in the United States, as does residential solar power, according to a new report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
Recycle electronics free, protect your personal data: how you can do it
Recycling your old electronic devices is a good way to protect the environment and keep toxins from leaking into soil or water. Here's how you could do it for free.
Recycling your old electronic devices is a good way to protect the environment and keep toxins from leaking into soil or water. Here's how you could do it for free.
Trump hopes to boost coal industry with executive order
Trump signed executive orders hoping to boost the coal industry amid a surging demand for electricity in the U.S. Here’s a look at how coal energy stacks up.
Trump signed executive orders hoping to boost the coal industry amid a surging demand for electricity in the U.S. Here’s a look at how coal energy stacks up.
Trump administration opens up over half of national forests for logging
A new directive from the Trump administration will open up more logging in national forests.
A new directive from the Trump administration will open up more logging in national forests.
Road salt blamed for contamination that could take NYC's reservoirs out of commission
Decades of road salt use is taking a toll on New York City’s water reservoirs.
Decades of road salt use is taking a toll on New York City’s water reservoirs.
Mystery solved as 'crazy gross rain' dirties cars across hundreds of miles
Reports of vehicles mysteriously coated in dirt ranged from St. Louis and Missouri, through Illinois and even as far away as Charleston, West Virginia.
Reports of vehicles mysteriously coated in dirt ranged from St. Louis and Missouri, through Illinois and even as far away as Charleston, West Virginia.
You can eat these 5 invasive animals to help population control, US Fish & Wildlife Service says
An invasive species is an introduced non-native organism that begins to spread or expand its range from an original introduction and can possibly harm the environment, economy or human health.
An invasive species is an introduced non-native organism that begins to spread or expand its range from an original introduction and can possibly harm the environment, economy or human health.



















