Invasive hairy ants are on the move: What to watch for

Invasive, hairy ants are spreading across the Southeast U.S., creating “super colonies” with millions of critters and costing millions of dollars in damages along the way. 

Firefighter, 24, died after being struck by a tree battling La. wildfire

The U.S. Forest Service is paying tribute to a firefighter who died in the line of duty this week while battling a wildfire that was burning in Louisiana’s Kisatchie National Forest.

These states rank as the most energy-efficient in 2026, data shows

WalletHub’s study found that states with efficient homes, vehicles, and transportation systems produce the lowest energy waste and costs.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Examining environmental impacts of toilet paper brands
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.