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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
City of Dallas unveils robotic lawnmowers that will replace gas-powered lawn equipment
The city says the $250,000 investment will allow the city to set an example for private businesses and homeowners while also doing its part to reduce carbon emissions. City leaders say the robots will free up employees to focus on other important tasks.
Hurricane Milton threatens to scatter Florida’s toxic phosphate waste
As Hurricane Milton slams into Florida, environmental concerns mount over the state’s phosphate fertilizer industry and its hazardous waste sites, which are now in the storm’s path.
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.
Manatee deaths lawsuit will proceed; cites violations of Endangered Species Act
A lawsuit alleging state officials violated the Endangered Species Act, contributing to the deaths of manatees, will move forward.
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.
Dallas City Council approves contract to count city's trees, despite concerns over $6M price tag
The amount is not too much for environmentalists who worry about an invasive pest.
Grand Prairie says water now safe to use; classes to resume Monday
Grand Prairie residents have been flushing their water systems after getting the go-ahead Thursday night that their water is now safe.
Grand Prairie water supply contaminated by fire foam; no timeline for when it will be safe to drink
Grand Prairie residents are still being urged not to use the water because of a "foaming agent" in the water supply. City officials say they are awaiting water test results to give the all clear.
EPA halts sale of pesticide DCPA due to risks to unborn babies
The EPA has halted the sale of the pesticide DCPA, citing significant risks to fetal development, including impaired brain development and low birthweight. This marks the first time in 40 years the agency has used its emergency authority to ban a pesticide.
Cedar Hill ISD adding 10 electric school buses to its fleet
The district rolled out its first clean-powered electric bus with more buses to come.
Air quality monitors alert Dallas City Council about hot spots for pollution
With 24 pollution sensors now installed throughout the city of Dallas, some council members want the city to do more with the information it is gathering.
Study: Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution
Research shows wildfire smoke significantly raises dementia risk, with a 21% increase per 1 microgram of PM2.5, compared to other air pollution.
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.
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.
Some Coppell homeowners say new watering restrictions threaten their lush landscapes
Some homeowners argue the new regulations are too strict and the penalties are too steep, arguing it could put their landscapes in jeopardy.