What this year’s El Niño weather pattern means for fall leaves
If you love vibrant fall leaves, this year’s El Niño weather pattern may be a gift for you.
If you love vibrant fall leaves, this year’s El Niño weather pattern may be a gift for you.
Decapitate, gut, or throw away: Missouri’s new warning for an invasive species
Cut off their heads, remove their internal organs, or put them in a plastic bag and throw them out. Those are the three suggestions Missouri wildlife officials have for anglers who catch northern snakehead fish from one of the state’s rivers or streams, and there’s a reason why they are being so specific.
Cut off their heads, remove their internal organs, or put them in a plastic bag and throw them out. Those are the three suggestions Missouri wildlife officials have for anglers who catch northern snakehead fish from one of the state’s rivers or streams, and there’s a reason why they are being so specific.
Valuable trees poisoned by diesel fuel prompt officials to offer hefty reward for any information
Officials discovered over two dozen trees, worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, have been poisoned since 2022.
Officials discovered over two dozen trees, worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, have been poisoned since 2022.
What is a Kelvin wave? How underwater phenomena impacts sea levels during El Niño
Kelvin waves are massive underwater waves that occur during a strong El Niño event and could increase flood risks for low-lying shorelines.
Kelvin waves are massive underwater waves that occur during a strong El Niño event and could increase flood risks for low-lying shorelines.
White House scouts sites for possible baseball field at Grand Teton National Park: report
The White House is reportedly considering building a baseball field in Grand Teton National Park after Major League Baseball approached the administration about hosting a game at a national park.
The White House is reportedly considering building a baseball field in Grand Teton National Park after Major League Baseball approached the administration about hosting a game at a national park.
Trump declares end to ‘EV mandate’ with new fuel economy standards
President Donald Trump has signed off on new fuel economy standards that he claims will end a Biden-era push for carmakers to build more electric vehicles.
President Donald Trump has signed off on new fuel economy standards that he claims will end a Biden-era push for carmakers to build more electric vehicles.
US investing nearly $2B in power grid as electricity demand surges
The Department of Energy announced almost a $2 billion investment aimed at expanding capacity and boosting efficiency across the nation’s aging and strained electrical grid.
The Department of Energy announced almost a $2 billion investment aimed at expanding capacity and boosting efficiency across the nation’s aging and strained electrical grid.
Examining environmental impacts of toilet paper brands
LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Ashley Jordan from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) this evening. This comes after new research into the environmental impacts surrounding toilet paper and facial tissues. NRDC is continuing to shine a spotlight on the potential major climate impacts behind major U.S. tissue brands. Their goal is to work on helping consumers embrace sustainable alternatives.
LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Ashley Jordan from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) this evening. This comes after new research into the environmental impacts surrounding toilet paper and facial tissues. NRDC is continuing to shine a spotlight on the potential major climate impacts behind major U.S. tissue brands. Their goal is to work on helping consumers embrace sustainable alternatives.
Fall allergy season has gotten longer since 1970: Here's where it's worst
Ragweed allergy season is getting longer thanks to human-induced climate change, a new report says. That's bad news for some 50 million Americans who suffer from fall allergies.
Ragweed allergy season is getting longer thanks to human-induced climate change, a new report says. That's bad news for some 50 million Americans who suffer from fall allergies.
Texas Rangers execute search warrants in Camp Mystic deadly flood probe
In a significant development in the investigation into the deadly flooding at Camp Mystic, FOX 4 has learned a judge signed search warrants as part of a criminal investigation into the camp and its leaders.
In a significant development in the investigation into the deadly flooding at Camp Mystic, FOX 4 has learned a judge signed search warrants as part of a criminal investigation into the camp and its leaders.
August cracks record for hottest month ever recorded
August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern.
August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern.
EPA proposal would make it harder for public to comment on data center plans
A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers.
A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers.
160 killed in China-Nepal flash floods; hundreds missing, including 47 Americans
Scores of people were killed Wednesday when flash floods swept through communities along the China-Nepal border. Rescue teams are still trying to locate hundreds more who are still missing in the Himalayan region, including nearly 50 Americans.
Scores of people were killed Wednesday when flash floods swept through communities along the China-Nepal border. Rescue teams are still trying to locate hundreds more who are still missing in the Himalayan region, including nearly 50 Americans.
Historic Revolutionary War ‘witness tree’ at center of preservation effort
Conservationists are implementing preservation measures to extend the life of a rare "witness tree" that dates back to the Revolutionary War.
Conservationists are implementing preservation measures to extend the life of a rare "witness tree" that dates back to the Revolutionary War.
Trump administration moves to end 2001 roadless rule on national forests
The Trump administration is seeking to repeal protections for millions of acres of national forest, citing wildfire management and forest health as environmental groups warn of potential ecological harm.
The Trump administration is seeking to repeal protections for millions of acres of national forest, citing wildfire management and forest health as environmental groups warn of potential ecological harm.
Sugar-based plastics could offer solution to microplastic pollution
Researchers are investigating new ways to produce plant-based plastics from sugar, aiming to offer a sustainable alternative that could help reduce global microplastic pollution.
Researchers are investigating new ways to produce plant-based plastics from sugar, aiming to offer a sustainable alternative that could help reduce global microplastic pollution.
NOAA says July was warmest month in US history, surpassing 1936 Dust Bowl heat
July was the hottest month on record, according to the NOAA.
July was the hottest month on record, according to the NOAA.
Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeff Bezos commit $200 million to save endangered species
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos are joining forces in an effort to help save some of the world's rarest animals.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos are joining forces in an effort to help save some of the world's rarest animals.
First-known freshwater contagious cancer spreading among catfish in Vermont lake
The first-ever transmissible cancer to spread among fish in a freshwater setting has been discovered among brown bullhead catfish in Lake Memphremagog.
The first-ever transmissible cancer to spread among fish in a freshwater setting has been discovered among brown bullhead catfish in Lake Memphremagog.
Microplastics detected in most heart attack patients' blood in startling new study
Most heart attack patients have significantly higher concentrations of micro- and nanoplastics in their blood compared to individuals with stable heart conditions, new research found.
Most heart attack patients have significantly higher concentrations of micro- and nanoplastics in their blood compared to individuals with stable heart conditions, new research found.