Houston Housing Authority hit with environmental sanctions by state

A major new development involving hundreds of controversial low income units being built by the Houston Housing Authority on the near Eastside.

Air pollution from wildfires linked to dementia cases, study says

Particulate pollution comes from several sources, not just wildfires, but the study identified particulates from wildfires and agriculture as the sources linked to dementia cases.

NASA releases first images from pollution-monitoring satellite in space

NASA has shared this week the first images from TEMPO, the agency’s first space-based instrument designed to continuously measure air quality over North America, and do so with the resolution of a few square miles.

Why fall season should actually begin on September 1

The calendar says autumn begins on Sept. 22, but 'climatological' or 'meteorological' fall starts 3 weeks earlier.

Emperor penguin chicks dying in Antarctica
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The climate crisis is affecting Emperor penguins and their ability to breed successfully.

Loss of Antarctic ice hurting survival of emperor penguin chicks, study says

The loss of ice in one region of Antarctica last year likely resulted in none of the emperor penguin chicks surviving in four colonies, researchers reported Thursday.

Plans to fight climate change with trees hampered by seedling shortage, study says

This shortage is occurring as government and private funding is being invested in planting trees to cool cities, reduce air pollution and protect water.

Watch: Freaky slime mold pulsates as spores spread in Alaska national park

Slime molds are a collection of single-celled organisms that move together in search of nutrients. They eat bacteria and appear on dead and decaying logs in Glacier Bay's Alaskan rainforest ecosystem during the summer.

Drinking water from nearly half of US faucets contains PFAS, study says

PFAS chemicals have been linked in animal studies to some cancers, including kidney and testicular, plus issues such as high blood pressure and low birth weight.

Earth sees hottest day on record for third straight day

The daily highs are an indication that climate change is reaching uncharted territory, scientists say.

Texas named one of the least expensive energy states: WalletHub study

With the heatwave having Houstonians nervous to look at their electric bills, a recent study might help put some residents at ease.

Top 10 national parks to visit this summer and the weather you can expect

The national parks offer a diversity of natural beauty, wonders and weather, as showcased in this list of our 10 favorite national parks.

Ohio researchers develop new breed of honeybees to fight parasites

Central State University's breeding program aims to create worker bees with smaller mandibles known as 'Ohio Mite Biters.'