Unusual Texas beach discoveries, including creepy dolls, set for auction

“We are hoping the doll head goes for lots of money,” director of the Mission-Aransas Reserve Jace Tunnell, told FOX Television Stations, adding that the auction is in good spirit to help injured animals.

Climate danger: UN forecasts 2 in 3 chance of briefly hitting key heat limit soon

The world has been inching closer to the 1.5-degree threshold due to human-caused climate change for years. Scientists expect a temporary burst of heat from an El Nino will supercharge this.

Amazon is going electric: Here's how and why
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Amazon is going electric they're introducing us to its brand new fleet of vehicles. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has the details.

Biden plan would open leases to conservation land, not just oil and grazing

More than a century after the U.S. started selling oil leases on public lands, the Biden administration is seeking to let conservationists lease government property to restore it.

How coconuts are being used to save New Jersey beaches from erosion

Coconut fiber logs now line more than 2,000 feet of the Jersey Shore with the goal of keeping the sand in place in an economical and sustainable way.

Lake Pleasant marina plagued with debris from snowmelt

That layer of debris on Lake Pleasant is a mix of wood, branches and fine silt, and it completely covers many of the boat slips down at Pleasant Harbor Marina.

Riparian preserve in Gilbert | Drone Zone
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At a park in the East Valley, a variety of wildlife come together in an urban environment, and for this week's edition of Drone Zone, FOX 10 Drone Pilots Corey Goodwin and Brian Kae have a look at the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, which sits on more than 100 acres of land.

Sinkholes forming at Oregon state park: 'Please use caution'

A second sinkhole has formed at Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area, prompting park officials to issue another advisory to visitors.

Super Bowl banners transformed into handbags
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Super Bowl LVII has come and gone, and in previous reports, we have touched on ways officials tried to make the big game sustainable during its time in Glendale. It has been months since the game took place, and people are still at work to make it happen, as one non-profit is working hard to give new life to banners for the big game. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.

How bird poop is affecting your solar panels

Many Arizona residents have heard the sales pitch for solar panels: no maintenance required and lower energy bills. However, one Valley company says that's not entirely true - and it's all because of bird poop.

As Arizona looks to desalination as a drought solution, questions mount over its feasibility for the state

As Arizona officials look at desalination, or the process of creating freshwater by removing salt from saltwater, as a way to solve the state's water crisis, there are also mounting questions over whether such ways to create water can even work for the Grand Canyon State, which has no access to the ocean.

Is reusing wastewater a solution for Arizona's water woes?

As the megadrought continues, there are a number of solutions being offered to help cities, as well as households, save water. One solution involves reclaiming water from sewage, as well as water used in washing dishes, doing laundry, and bathing.

Good news for Lake Powell as snowpack continues to melt

Water levels on Lake Powell are rising thanks to the heavy snowpack in the Colorado Rockies, and currently, water levels are at 3,525 feet – up three feet compared to last year.

Hawaii lawmakers fail to pass bill that would have charged annual fee to tourists

Hawaii lawmakers failed to pass a bill that would have made tourists help pay for the protection of Hawaii’s forests and wildlife even though the idea has widespread public and political support.

As water crisis persists, San Diego looks at treated wastewater as a drinking water source

While San Diego is relying on desalination to turn saltwater into freshwater for a portion of its water needs, the city is also looking at treated wastewater as another water source. Officials say education is key on this issue, as some do not find treated wastewater to be a palatable idea.

Takeaways about heat deaths and vulnerable older people

In America’s hottest big metro, older people accounted for most of the people who died last summer in broiling heat inside their homes, almost all without air conditioning. The heat dangers well known in greater Phoenix are becoming known familiar nationwide.

China’s Mars rover discovers signs of recent water in sand dunes

The rover's radar detected what appears to be a subsurface layer of water ice beneath a layer of Martian soil. The discovery is significant as it suggests that water may exist in a liquid state on Mars.

Tempe celebrates 25th year of its Zero Waste clean up event
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Hundreds of people spent the day getting rid of trash in Tempe. It's the 25th year for the city's "Zero Waste Day." Everything from paper products, to electronics, are on the way to being recycled. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has more.