Trump administration revokes EPA's ability to regulate climate change
The Trump administration revoked the EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding, which has served as the legal foundation for regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act.
The Trump administration revoked the EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding, which has served as the legal foundation for regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act.
Controversial weed killer dicamba approved for some GMO crops: What to know
The EPA has reapproved a controversial weed killer for use on two genetically modified crops. Environmentalists fear the chemical will drift and destroy nearby farms, as it has in the past.
The EPA has reapproved a controversial weed killer for use on two genetically modified crops. Environmentalists fear the chemical will drift and destroy nearby farms, as it has in the past.
EPA takes aim at Tijuana sewage crisis, Zeldin speaks
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin spoke on Thursday from San Diego County. He discussed the decades-old Tijuana sewage crisis that has remained a problem for the South Bay community. Zeldin is the 17th administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and was sworn in on January 29, 2025. He has made it a priority to deliver a “100% solution” to the reported sewage problem that has impacted Imperial Beach. While in California, Zeldin met with small business owners and elected officials who say they have been impacted by what has often been described as a long-standing environmental issue in the area.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin spoke on Thursday from San Diego County. He discussed the decades-old Tijuana sewage crisis that has remained a problem for the South Bay community. Zeldin is the 17th administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and was sworn in on January 29, 2025. He has made it a priority to deliver a “100% solution” to the reported sewage problem that has impacted Imperial Beach. While in California, Zeldin met with small business owners and elected officials who say they have been impacted by what has often been described as a long-standing environmental issue in the area.
New USDA website centralizes info in fight against New World screwworm parasite threatening U.S. livestock
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.
Summer heatwave: temperatures soar across the U.S.
LiveNOW's Lexie Petrovic spoke with FOX Weather's Max Gorden about the hottest week of summer as the U.S. faces more sweltering heat. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
LiveNOW's Lexie Petrovic spoke with FOX Weather's Max Gorden about the hottest week of summer as the U.S. faces more sweltering heat. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
Mosquitoes found in Iceland for the first time, leaving only one mosquito-free spot on Earth
If you want to visit a place with no mosquitoes, you’ll have to go south – far south.
If you want to visit a place with no mosquitoes, you’ll have to go south – far south.
These US cities face the greatest severe weather threats, data shows
More than one in four U.S. homes—representing $12.7 trillion in real estate value—are now exposed to severe or extreme climate risks, according to a new Realtor.cm report.
More than one in four U.S. homes—representing $12.7 trillion in real estate value—are now exposed to severe or extreme climate risks, according to a new Realtor.cm report.
These states rank as the most energy-efficient in 2025, data shows
Managing daily energy usage can help the environment and save you money on household utility costs, and a new report shows the states that stand out with their effectiveness using less energy.
Managing daily energy usage can help the environment and save you money on household utility costs, and a new report shows the states that stand out with their effectiveness using less energy.
Jane Goodall, famed conservationist, dies at 91
Famed conservationist, Jane Goodall, known for her expertise on chimpanzees and her advocacy of environmental causes, has died. The Jane Goodall Institute confirmed the news on social media. She was 91. LiveNOW?s Mike Pache has the latest on Goodall?s passing, including messages from world leaders who knew her.
Famed conservationist, Jane Goodall, known for her expertise on chimpanzees and her advocacy of environmental causes, has died. The Jane Goodall Institute confirmed the news on social media. She was 91. LiveNOW?s Mike Pache has the latest on Goodall?s passing, including messages from world leaders who knew her.
These are the greenest cities in the U.S. in 2025, data shows
A new report highlights cities that perform a lot of environmentally friendly practices to preserve the planet, and here’s where your area ranks.
A new report highlights cities that perform a lot of environmentally friendly practices to preserve the planet, and here’s where your area ranks.
NJ legalizes human composting, allowing remains to become soil
Families who want to forgo a traditional burial to put their loved ones to rest in a more natural way can now do so in New Jersey.
Families who want to forgo a traditional burial to put their loved ones to rest in a more natural way can now do so in New Jersey.
Dozens of scientists cite errors in Energy Department climate change report
A group of scientists published a report challenging findings from a Department of Energy report that experts suggest obscure facts about climate change.
A group of scientists published a report challenging findings from a Department of Energy report that experts suggest obscure facts about climate change.
Northern Lights could be seen in Midwest, northern US
According to NOAA?s Space Weather Prediction Center, an eruption of charged material from the Sun will create vivid displays of Northern Lights as far south as the Midwest on Labor Day. LiveNOW?s Andy Mac is learning more about the rare event with Rob Steenburgh from NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center.
According to NOAA?s Space Weather Prediction Center, an eruption of charged material from the Sun will create vivid displays of Northern Lights as far south as the Midwest on Labor Day. LiveNOW?s Andy Mac is learning more about the rare event with Rob Steenburgh from NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center.
Watch: Ferry nearly overturns along Hawaii beach
The grounding was captured on video by several witnesses who screamed as the boat careened down a swell on its side.
The grounding was captured on video by several witnesses who screamed as the boat careened down a swell on its side.
EPA’s research and development office eliminated; thousands laid off
The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is eliminating its research and development arm and reducing agency staff by thousands of employees.
The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is eliminating its research and development arm and reducing agency staff by thousands of employees.
Lost mother's handwritten notes save her and 9-year-old son stranded in remote California wilderness
A training exercise turned into a real-life rescue mission in California.
A training exercise turned into a real-life rescue mission in California.
Steve Miller Band cancels tour, blaming extreme weather
Severe heat and unpredictable flooding have disrupted a number other music events this year.
Severe heat and unpredictable flooding have disrupted a number other music events this year.
Greenland village comes face-to-face with a giant iceberg
Photos released by the town in Greenland show giant wedges of ice towering over homes, businesses and boats.
Photos released by the town in Greenland show giant wedges of ice towering over homes, businesses and boats.
Here's how much hotter your summers could get by 2060 and 2100
Summers in U.S. cities are projected to become hotter by 2060 and 2100, with some reaching heat levels comparable to the Middle East and North Africa.
Summers in U.S. cities are projected to become hotter by 2060 and 2100, with some reaching heat levels comparable to the Middle East and North Africa.
Explosion at California fireworks warehouse sparks wildfire, triggers evacuations
The warehouse exploded and continued to burn through Tuesday night, according to the Yolo County Sheriff's Office.
The warehouse exploded and continued to burn through Tuesday night, according to the Yolo County Sheriff's Office.