North Dakota coal miners unearth ancient mammoth fossil: 'Exciting find'
The well-preserved, rare fossil is believed to be at least 10,000 years old.
The well-preserved, rare fossil is believed to be at least 10,000 years old.
Microplastics found in 16 proteins sampled in study, including plant-based alternatives
A new study found microplastics in nearly 90% of proteins sampled, including plant-based meat alternatives.
A new study found microplastics in nearly 90% of proteins sampled, including plant-based meat alternatives.
New species being found in deep ocean
Ocean researchers are racing to discover as many new species as warming ocean waters impact marine life. FOX's Briona Arradondo takes a look.
Ocean researchers are racing to discover as many new species as warming ocean waters impact marine life. FOX's Briona Arradondo takes a look.
The craziest weather records set or smashed in 2023
This past year proved that Mother Nature always seems to have some tricks up her sleeves.
This past year proved that Mother Nature always seems to have some tricks up her sleeves.
Recycling Christmas wrapping paper: Tips for your 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.
TPC Group Houston chemical plant's power restored after outage caused flaring
Power is back at the TPC Group chemical plant in southeast Houston after an outage caused flaring and black smoke to be seen in the sky, officials say.
Power is back at the TPC Group chemical plant in southeast Houston after an outage caused flaring and black smoke to be seen in the sky, officials say.
Texas Southern University granted $50M for environmental initiatives
Texas Southern University was granted $50 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to go towards the the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice.
Texas Southern University was granted $50 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to go towards the the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice.
Some coral species ‘remember’ how to survive ocean heat waves, study suggests
Researchers believe heat waves due to climate change will become more frequent, and understanding how some corals are able to survive is essential for future conservation efforts.
Researchers believe heat waves due to climate change will become more frequent, and understanding how some corals are able to survive is essential for future conservation efforts.
Study suggests people are leaving some U.S. neighborhoods because of flood risks
A recent study implies that flood risk and climate change are compelling people to move from their homes to places where the threat isn’t as high.
A recent study implies that flood risk and climate change are compelling people to move from their homes to places where the threat isn’t as high.
EPA begins formal review of chemicals burned in Ohio train derailment
The Biden administration is initiating a formal evaluation of risks posed by vinyl chloride, the cancer-causing chemical that burned following a train derailment earlier this year.
The Biden administration is initiating a formal evaluation of risks posed by vinyl chloride, the cancer-causing chemical that burned following a train derailment earlier this year.
Drought in the Mississippi River
Extreme drought and a warm fall have left water levels in the Mississippi River low and it's a problem for farmers who rely on the river to het their crops to market. FOX's Kennedy Hayes talks about a potential solution.
Extreme drought and a warm fall have left water levels in the Mississippi River low and it's a problem for farmers who rely on the river to het their crops to market. FOX's Kennedy Hayes talks about a potential solution.
Most US cities would need new lead water pipes within 10 years under newly-proposed EPA rules
In the U.S., there are more than 9 million lead pipes still in the ground, which are typically the biggest source of lead in drinking water. Lead is particularly dangerous to young children.
In the U.S., there are more than 9 million lead pipes still in the ground, which are typically the biggest source of lead in drinking water. Lead is particularly dangerous to young children.
Virgin Atlantic achieves 1st trans-Atlantic flight on sustainable 'jet-zero' fuel
The first commercial airliner to cross the Atlantic on a purely high-fat, low-emissions fuel flew Tuesday from London to New York in a step toward achieving what supporters called “jet zero."
The first commercial airliner to cross the Atlantic on a purely high-fat, low-emissions fuel flew Tuesday from London to New York in a step toward achieving what supporters called “jet zero."
Sea turtle nests set records on beaches in US, but global warming endangers their survival
This year alone, one stretch of Florida's Gulf Coast where 75 turtle nests had been counted, were wiped out by the surge from Hurricane Idalia in August.
This year alone, one stretch of Florida's Gulf Coast where 75 turtle nests had been counted, were wiped out by the surge from Hurricane Idalia in August.
USDA reveals new version of Plant Hardiness Zone map
The map is updated for the first time in over 10 years and helps growers and gardeners determine which plants can thrive in certain weather conditions at locations in the U.S.
The map is updated for the first time in over 10 years and helps growers and gardeners determine which plants can thrive in certain weather conditions at locations in the U.S.
US National Climate Assessment finds worsening warming is hurting people in all regions
The National Climate Assessment, which comes out every four to five years, was released Tuesday with details that bring climate change's impacts down to a local level.
The National Climate Assessment, which comes out every four to five years, was released Tuesday with details that bring climate change's impacts down to a local level.
Groundbreaking theory emerges about what really killed the dinosaurs
Researchers have a new working theory as to what killed the dinosaurs after studying sediment layers in North Dakota.
Researchers have a new working theory as to what killed the dinosaurs after studying sediment layers in North Dakota.
Lawsuit filed in week-long Houston mulch fire
A large brush fire continues to burn in northwest Houston as a giant plume of smoke fills the air. The Health Department confirms air quality readings could be impacting thousands of people. FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff reports on the story.
A large brush fire continues to burn in northwest Houston as a giant plume of smoke fills the air. The Health Department confirms air quality readings could be impacting thousands of people. FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff reports on the story.
Americans are still putting too much food into landfills. Local officials seek EPA's help
A pair of recent reports from the Environmental Protection Agency put striking numbers on America's problem with food waste.
A pair of recent reports from the Environmental Protection Agency put striking numbers on America's problem with food waste.
Galveston's wetlands at risk of being developed, nonprofit racing to save wildlife habitat
A nonprofit organization, Artist Boat, is racing against the clock to buy area's of Galveston wetlands, before it is developed into a 52 home neighborhood.
A nonprofit organization, Artist Boat, is racing against the clock to buy area's of Galveston wetlands, before it is developed into a 52 home neighborhood.