Biden hosts international climate change meeting amid high gas price pressure
Friday's meeting comes as Biden has been focused on boosting fossil fuel production to reduce high gas prices.
Texas mom slashes water bills in viral TikTok video
Installing a water-saving flapper valve in toilet can help cut high water bills.
First sample of West Nile Virus found in northeast Harris County
Houston residents are encouraged to stay safe from mosquitos after a sample of West Nile Virus was confirmed near Humble, Texas in northeast Houston.
'Forever chemicals' linked to high blood pressure risk in middle-aged women, study finds
PFAS, called "forever chemicals" because they last so long in the environment, are used in thousands of everyday household items.
NASA to launch 6 small satellites to study, monitor the tropics
The small satellites are an addition to the "TROPICS" project which stands for Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation structure and storm Intensity with a Constellation of Smallsats
Strawberry Moon: What is it and when is it expected to make an appearance?
It's a supermoon, which means that it will appear both bigger and brighter due to its proximity to Earth.
Experts hope cloud seeding will help with Colorado's drought
Several Western states are dealing with droughts.
Carbon dioxide levels in atmosphere surpass key milestone
Climate scientists say it's "like watching a train barrel down the track towards you in slow motion. It’s terrifying."
Mona Lisa attacked with cake by man disguised as older woman in wheelchair
The Mona Lisa cake attack left a conspicuous white creamy smear on the glass but the famous work by Leonardo da Vinci wasn't damaged.
Warnings for critical wildfire conditions issued across US Southwest
Red flag warnings of critical fire conditions were issued by the National Weather Service in eight states.
Study finds greener cities could benefit human health, save thousands of lives
Researchers found that between 34,000-38,000 deaths could have been reduced if “greenness” increased in U.S. metropolitan areas.
Clothes that fight climate change: Researchers test aprons that capture CO2 from air
The cotton aprons are treated with a solution that allows the clothing to capture CO2 from the air and then release it as nutrition for plants.
Hotter nights due to climate change will cost us sleep, study suggests
By the year 2099, hotter “suboptimal temperatures” may reduce sleep by 50 to 58 hours per person each year, according to a new study of adults from around the world.
Hedwig Village residents desperate to save age old Oak Tree, developer plans to tear it down
A battle between Hedwig village residents and a property developer continues to heat up, and at the center of the controversy is a giant oak tree.
Harris to announce $500 million school bus rebate program to replace diesel with electric, low emissions buses
The vice president will announce the Clean School Bus rebate program - part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law - from a high school in Virginia.
Disaster declared in Texas county as large wildfires continue to rapidly spread
Several large wildfires burning in Texas continue to rapidly grow and spread, prompting one county to declare a disaster and evacuate residents being threatened by the flames.
Less pollution leads to more cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean, study finds
Researchers analyzed 40 years of tropical cyclone data and found the opposite effect is happening in the Pacific Ocean
James Cromwell, 'Succession' actor, glues hand to Starbucks counter to protest vegan milk charges
James Cromwell, an 82-year-old actor and activist, superglued his hand to a Starbucks counter to protest the chain’s extra charge for plant-based milk alternatives.
Grid operators warn of electricity shortage amid switch to renewables: Report
The issue is on the rise throughout the country as many traditional and nuclear power plants are being retired.
Foul-smelling toxic foam spewing from polluted river takes over Colombian city
Photos show how the massive layer of toxic foam is plaguing the city of Mosquera, Colombia, near Bogota, drifting into residents’ yards and businesses.