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.
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.
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.
Florida city offers homeowners up to $3,000 to ditch thirsty grass — a move that slashes their water bills
A Florida city wants homeowners to rip out their grass lawns, and it is willing to pay big bucks for them to do so.
A Florida city wants homeowners to rip out their grass lawns, and it is willing to pay big bucks for them to do so.
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.
WalletHub’s study found that states with efficient homes, vehicles, and transportation systems produce the lowest energy waste and costs.
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.
'Do Not Eat' advisory issued for all fish in Philadelphia-area creek
Officials have issued a ‘Do Not Eat’ advisory for all species of fish in the Wissahickon Creek Basin after high levels of a "forever chemical" were found during recent sampling.
Officials have issued a ‘Do Not Eat’ advisory for all species of fish in the Wissahickon Creek Basin after high levels of a "forever chemical" were found during recent sampling.
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.
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.
Walz signs executive order restricting mining near Boundary Waters
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at blocking nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters, following Congress' move to roll back federal protections for the region.
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at blocking nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters, following Congress' move to roll back federal protections for the region.
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.