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.
Dallas judge orders city to improve storm debris operation after complaints from nearby college
The judge granted the temporary restraining order but explained that it’s not halting the operation.
Yosemite begs visitors not to bury toilet paper on park trails
Yosemite National Park rangers are begging visitors to stop burying toilet paper – and leaving full rolls – on their majestic trails.
City's storm cleanup 'grinds' operations to a halt at Dallas technical college for military vets
Medisend College teaches military vets how to install and repair sophisticated medical equipment. But it says dust from grinded-up storm debris is clogging its HVAC units, leading to nearly $1 million in damages and lost revenue.
From orbit, NASA maps streets where extreme heat will burn you in seconds
NASA is using data from the space station to map out the hottest streets in one major city, where touching pavement could lead to burns in minutes or even seconds.
Harmful algae blooms in Great Lakes could increase this summer, NOAA warns
NOAA is closely monitoring the Great Lakes this summer for potential increases in harmful algae that could have economic impacts and affect ecosystems.
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.