Needville concerned about solar panel contamination
Thousands of solar panels in the Needville area were destroyed in a heavy hail storm on March 16 and residents are concerned about possible chemical contamination. FOX 26's Randy Wallace reports more after speaking to community members.
Here are the most polluted cities in the US, globally
A new report sheds light on the issue of pollution by highlighting some locales in the U.S. and the world with inadequate air quality.
Global warming on the rise, prompting UN weather agency to issue 'red alert'
The U.N. weather agency has issued a "red alert" due to alarming increases in greenhouse gases, temperatures, and melting of glaciers and sea ice.
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, study warns
The study defines “ice-free" as when the Arctic Ocean has less than 400,000 square miles of ice.
French fries are one of the best meals for protecting biodiversity, study finds
A recent international study ranked the world’s most beloved meal and determined how the creation of those meals hurts or helps the planet.
Texas farmers plant crops after drought conditions
Heavy winter rain has erased drought conditions in southeast Texas at the moment. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka has more from farmers who are planting crops for this year.
‘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."
Texas Wildfire: How have wildfires worsened in recent decades
The Smokehouse Creek Fire in the Texas panhandle has burned 850,000 acres and according to data from Stacker wildfires have been burning more area in recent decades.
Could Mexico City run out of water soon? Region faces historic shortage
Mexico City is facing “unprecedented" low levels in its main water system that supplies millions of people. Some in the region have already reported their taps running dry.
Here are the top 10 deadliest national parks, according to research
The serene landscapes of our national parks feature a plethora of mountainous landscapes, pristine beaches and lush forests, but there are some deadly risks associated with visiting. Outdoor clothing brand KÜHL looked at different criteria and came up with a list of the top 10 deadliest national parks.
States with plastic bag bans prevented billions of bags from being used, report says
The report, Plastic Bag Bans Work, noted that bans in just five locations in the U.S. cut single-use plastic bag consumption by about 6 billion bags per year.
Eating snow 'not worth the risk' of ingesting contaminants, health expert says
One of the reasons why snow should be avoided as a food item involves its role as one of nature’s air filters. Here's why it can be dangerous to eat and some alternatives for kids.
Iceland volcano erupts again: See photos, video of lava flowing toward nearby town
The town's residents were previously evacuated from their homes in November following a series of earthquakes that led to cracks and openings in the earth.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.