SpaceX pledges up to $220M for Brownsville water projects after land de-annexation
SpaceX plans to invest up to $220 million in water and wastewater projects for the growing city.
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.
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.
Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeff Bezos commit $200 million to save endangered species
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos are joining forces in an effort to help save some of the world's rarest animals.
West Texas lizard loses endangered-species protections after court ruling
The judge found wildlife officials did not properly evaluate habitat restoration efforts before listing the species.
Speeding costs US drivers $22M, saves less than a minute, study finds
Researchers show that the costs of going over the posted speed limits do not appear to outweigh the time saved by speeding.
3 firefighters die fighting Snyder Fire near Colorado-Utah border
article Smoke billows over Sorrento Valley as firefighters battle the fast-moving Sorrento Fire near the Interstate 5 and Interstate 805 interchange in San Diego, California, on June 08, 2026. (Photo…
Texas lake ‘infested’ with invasive species, officials say
An invasive species of shellfish has “infested" a lake near Amarillo, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Houston parents fear long-term health impacts following massive tire fire
Air Alliance Houston reports that independent monitors detected dangerous spikes in particulate matter up to four miles away, suggesting areas closer to the blaze experienced even worse conditions.
17 states take California to court over plastic packaging rules
A coalition of states is suing California to block a sweeping recycling law, claiming its strict plastic waste regulations would force businesses nationwide to overhaul their products and operations.