Study: Parts of Amazon rainforest now emit more CO2 than what is absorbed
A new study shows portions of the Amazon rainforest are now emitting more carbon dioxide than they absorb due to factors including deforestation and climate change.
United Airlines to purchase 100 electric planes from Heart Aerospace
The investment is part of United's goal to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions 100% by 2050
Bootleg Fire: Smoke from Oregon blaze seen from space in satellite video
The Bootleg Fire incinerating part of southern Oregon is the largest wildfire currently burning the U.S., spreading across more than 200,000 acres.
Number of US wildfires so far in 2021 largest in a decade, fire center data says
The number of wildfires that have burned through the U.S. and continue to burn is the largest since 2011, according to data from the National Interagency Fire Center.
Arizona AG seeks injunction to reverse Biden administration’s ending of border wall construction
Brnovich’s office first sued the Department of Homeland Security in April, alleging the administration has not complied with its obligations under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) when it ended border wall construction and the Remain-in-Mexico policy – which kept migrants in Mexico until their hearings were processed.
Can Clean Pros will clean your trash can
Can Clean Pros services much of the West Valley and will clean your dirty trash cans. FOX 10's Ty Brennan has the details. More information at cancleanpros.com.
Florida shatters annual manatee death record in first 6 months
More manatees have died already this year than in any other year in Florida's recorded history, primarily from starvation due to the loss of seagrass beds.
Tesla launches initiative to build first solar neighborhood in Austin
The partnership between Tesla, Brookfield, and Dacra will be the first Tesla Solar neighborhood and the nation’s most sustainable residential community.
Death Valley temperature hit 130 degrees, close to world record
If verified, the 130 degree Fahrenheit temperature would be among the hottest ever measured on the planet.
Meth addiction in fish poses threat to ecosystem balance, study says
A study released in July found that meth addiction in fish poses a threat to the natural balance of ecosystems.
Bill aims to help turn recycled wastewater into high-quality drinking water
A new bill proposes allocating $750 million dollars for federal grants to fund recycled water projects, such as turning wastewater into high-quality drinking water.
Arizona water utility says 2021 runoff season was 2nd-driest on record
According to SRP, the reservoirs on the Salt and Verde rivers are 67% full with water as the Phoenix area enters its heaviest-use period of the year.
Northwest heat wave impossible without climate change, study says
The deadly heat wave in the Pacific Northwest was “virtually impossible” without human-caused climate change, a new scientific analysis found.
EPA commits additional $50M to improve air pollution monitoring
The Environmental Protection Agency committed an additional $50 million in American Rescue Plan funds to improve air quality monitoring in communities across the United States.
Gulf of Mexico fire happened after lightning strike and gas leak, company says
A bizarre chain of events, including a lightning storm and a simultaneous gas pipeline leak, set off a strange subaquatic fireball seen last week in the Gulf of Mexico.
Officials across US West ban fireworks amid historic drought
Local officials across the American West have enacted bans on fireworks amid extreme heat and drought conditions.
Western drought brings another woe: voracious grasshoppers
A 2021 grasshopper “hazard map” shows densities of at least 15 insects per square yard (meter) in large areas of Montana, Wyoming and Oregon and portions of Idaho, Arizona, Colorado and Nebraska.
House Republicans form group to address climate change
An all-GOP House group aims to educate fellow Republicans on climate change and advance market-based policies to counter Democratic proposals.
Arizona Game and Fish: Lifesaving water delivered to wildlife expecting to reach 3 million gallons
AZGFD is preparing to haul over 3 million gallons of water to Arizona wildlife in 2021, breaking records.
Earth trapping ‘unprecedented’ amount of heat, NASA, NOAA study says
NASA and the NOAA have compiled data showing an “unprecedented” amount of heat is being trapped in Earth’s atmosphere, doubling since 2005.