Fort Worth ISD receives EPA grant for electric school buses
The award, worth more than $6.1 million will help the district purchase 15 clean school buses.
Texas city tops list of dirtiest in the nation, study says
A recent survey named the "dirtiest" city in the U.S., and earning the top spot this year is none other than Houston, taking the crown from last year's dirtiest, Newark, New Jersey.
How AI can help (and hurt) climate change
Artificial intelligence significantly impacts the climate crisis by consuming large amounts of energy and water for its data centers, leading to increased greenhouse gas emissions, while also offering tools for climate management, such as improving climate models, optimizing energy use, and enhancing renewable energy efficiency.
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.
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.
USDA updates its 2024 Plant Hardiness Map: Find out what planting zone you live in
The updated map offers gardeners, based on where they live, guidance on the best practices to help their plants grow and survive.
The city of Dallas could pay you $200 for buying electric lawn equipment. Here's the proposal.
A freshly mowed lawn changes the look of a home and a neighborhood, but some Dallas City Council members are concerned about how much that fresh lawn costs the environment.
H-E-B giving away free reusable bags for Earth Day
H-E-B is helping its customers celebrate Earth Day with free reusable bags.
Starbucks says new cold drink cups are made with less plastic
Starbucks said the move underscores its commitment to halving its waste, water and carbon footprints by 2030.
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.
North Fort Worth community argues proposed concrete plant would bring environmental concerns
People living in a north Fort Worth community are hoping to stop a plan that would put a concrete plan in their area.
Liquid nitrogen fertilizer spill kills nearly 750,000 fish in Iowa river, officials say
About 265,000 gallons of liquid nitrogen fertilizer was released into the river.
Earth Hour 2024: Why major world landmarks are going dark
Earth Hour, when major landmarks go dark for the planet, is known as "the biggest hour for Earth." Here's what else to know about the annual, globally recognized event.
White Rock Lake water activities affected by Plano sewage spill
Officials are monitoring the lake’s water quality. While they do that, all fishing, swimming, and boating are prohibited.
1.5M gallons of sewage leaks into White Rock Creek in Plano
Plano said its drinking water was not affected and is safe to use.
Earth sets heat records for 9 straight months as February 2024 goes down as planet’s hottest
February 2024 was the hottest February on record for the world, which makes it the ninth month in a row to be the hottest on record, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service announced Tuesday.
The Arctic Ocean could be ‘ice-free’ by 2030s
The study defines “ice-free” as when the Arctic Ocean has less than 400,000 square miles of ice.
Grand Prairie auto salvage yard fire sends thick black smoke into air
A fire at a Grand Prairie auto salvage yard sent thick black smoke into the air that was visible as far away as McKinney.
‘Thousands of whales disappeared,’ likely starved to death amid strong heatwave: study
Researchers found a decline of nearly 7,000 whales between 2012 and 2021, which coincided with a massive marine heatwave sometimes referred to as “the blob."