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.

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.

Federal money to clean up toxic site, create park
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After sitting untouched for a half a century, a city owned toxic dumpsite on the near eastside may undergo a significant clean-up. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan has more on what the site will soon become.

Heatwave in Mexico causes howler monkeys to drop dead from trees

Mexico is facing one of its harshest droughts, with temperatures hitting 113 degrees Fahrenheit (45 degrees Celsius) on Monday, causing severe water shortages and leading to the deaths of at least 83 howler monkeys in Tabasco due to extreme heat and dehydration.

How to get rid of mosquitos: Steps to protect your home

Recent rains in the Houston area have led to an increase in mosquito populations. The bloodsuckers are not only annoying but can carry diseases.

Galveston bridge collapse: What is vacuum gas oil?
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As of right now, it is unknown how much oil is leaking or had leaked into the water around where a barge crashed into the Pelican Island bridge. However, we learned the barge has the ability to carry 30,000 gallons of vacuum gas oils, but what is vacuum gas oil?

2023 marks hottest summer in over 2,000 years in Northern Hemisphere, study finds

A recent study published in the journal Nature reveals alarming findings about the summer of 2023, asserting it as the hottest in the Northern Hemisphere in over 2,000 years.

Houston 2024 City Clean Energy Scorecard: City ranks 34th in U.S.

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy has released their 2024 City Clean Energy Scorecard, ranking Houston 34th out of the 75 largest U.S. cities.

New report ranks the most polluted places in the U.S.

The American Lung Association says 131.2 million people – that’s 39% of Americans – live in communities with failing grades for levels of pollution. Here's a map of the best and worst.

Celebrate Earth Day: Easy ways you can help preserve our planet

Helping to preserving our home is easier than you think. Here are some tips to help you honor Mother Earth on Earth Day and beyond.

Here are the 20 worst US cities for seasonal allergies – and some of the best

Suffer from seasonal allergies? The most challenging U.S. cities for living with allergies in 2024 were revealed the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's annual report.

Which states are the greenest? Report ranks most eco-friendly places in US

A report by Wallet Hub used several factors such as air quality, environmentally friendly behaviors, energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions to rank all 50 states.

PFAS: EPA imposes first-ever limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

Toxic PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are widespread and long lasting in the environment. Here’s a look at the EPA’s new “life-changing” rule.

EPA finds dozens chemicals in new round of testing
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The EPA has identified dozens of toxic chemicals in new testing samples and people living in what's being called a "cancer cluster" are reacting to the news. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle breaks down the new data.