More frigid temperatures expected in much of US after a weekend of heavy snow
Read full article: More frigid temperatures expected in much of US after a weekend of heavy snowForecasters warned that dangerous extra-cold conditions will persist for a huge swath of the U.S. from the Gulf Coast into New England.
Collar cams offer a bear's eye view into the lives of grizzlies on Alaska's desolate North Slope
Read full article: Collar cams offer a bear's eye view into the lives of grizzlies on Alaska's desolate North SlopeResearchers at Washington State University and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game are using collar cams to study a remote population of grizzly bears on Alaska's North Slope.
Powerful storm starts hitting East Coast, including parts unaccustomed to heavy snow
Read full article: Powerful storm starts hitting East Coast, including parts unaccustomed to heavy snowA “bomb cyclone” is starting to bring heavy snow to the Southeast and is ushering in frigid temperature to much of East Coast Saturday.
Freezing reptile dubbed 'Lizard in a blizzard' is rescued after being buried in Rhode Island snow
Read full article: Freezing reptile dubbed 'Lizard in a blizzard' is rescued after being buried in Rhode Island snowWildlife officials say a large exotic lizard was found buried in the snow in Rhode Island.
Florida braces for frost and possible snow flurries as winter storms hit other parts of the US
Read full article: Florida braces for frost and possible snow flurries as winter storms hit other parts of the USFlorida won’t be getting hit with massive blankets of snow and ice like the rest of the U.S., but even frosty windshields and a few flurries can feel like Antarctica to people with permanent sandal tans.
Tens of thousands face another arctic blast without power as East Coast preps for a new storm
Read full article: Tens of thousands face another arctic blast without power as East Coast preps for a new stormTens of thousands of people are entering their sixth day with no electricity as the Carolinas and Virginia prepare for a significant winter storm that could bring more snowfall than some parts of North Carolina have seen in years.
Scientists marvel at a Galapagos seabird that wandered 3,000 miles to California
Read full article: Scientists marvel at a Galapagos seabird that wandered 3,000 miles to CaliforniaScientists on a research vessel off the California coast are marveling at a rare find — a waved albatross was spotted soaring over the Pacific.
Federal officials close discrimination case over Texas’ distribution of Hurricane Harvey aid
Read full article: Federal officials close discrimination case over Texas’ distribution of Hurricane Harvey aidThe U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has ended a yearslong investigation into how the General Land Office handled $1 billion in disaster aid.
Dutch government is ordered to protect residents on Caribbean island of Bonaire from climate change
Read full article: Dutch government is ordered to protect residents on Caribbean island of Bonaire from climate changeA court has ordered the Dutch government to draw up a plan to protect residents of the Caribbean island of Bonaire from the devastating effects of climate change.
Judge rules Massachusetts offshore wind project halted by Trump administration can continue
Read full article: Judge rules Massachusetts offshore wind project halted by Trump administration can continueA federal judge said Tuesday that a nearly completed Massachusetts offshore wind project can continue, as the industry successfully challenges the Trump administration in court.
Thousands of East Texans remain without power after winter storm shuts down most of state
Read full article: Thousands of East Texans remain without power after winter storm shuts down most of stateEast Texas experienced some of the worst freezing rain. Dense forests and icy roads are making it more difficult to restore electricity.
Trump executive order seeks to speed up rebuilding of homes destroyed by Los Angeles wildfires
Read full article: Trump executive order seeks to speed up rebuilding of homes destroyed by Los Angeles wildfiresPresident Donald Trump says he has signed an executive order that seeks to speed up reconstruction of tens of thousands of homes destroyed by the Los Angeles area wildfires in 2025.
'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight over threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and AI
Read full article: 'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight over threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and AIA science-oriented advocacy group moved its “Doomsday Clock” to 85 seconds to midnight, saying the Earth is closer than ever to destruction.
Bitter cold grips the eastern US as winter storm deaths rise and power outages linger
Read full article: Bitter cold grips the eastern US as winter storm deaths rise and power outages lingerThree Texas siblings who died in an icy pond are among several dozen deaths in U.S. states gripped by frigid cold.
Guajolote Ranch opponents sue TCEQ, seek reversal of previously approved wastewater permit
Read full article: Guajolote Ranch opponents sue TCEQ, seek reversal of previously approved wastewater permitThe long-standing battle against a controversial northwest Bexar County housing development intensified Monday after opponents of the project sued the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
El Paso’s plan to build natural gas power plant for massive data center kicks up opposition
Read full article: El Paso’s plan to build natural gas power plant for massive data center kicks up oppositionMeta’s planned data center could be El Paso’s biggest electricity user. Some residents worry that a new power plant to run it would worsen air pollution and guzzle water.
30 people dead from effects of winter storm as more freezing cold pummels US
Read full article: 30 people dead from effects of winter storm as more freezing cold pummels USMany U.S. residents are facing another night of below-freezing temperatures and no electricity after a massive winter storm dumped more snow in Northeast and left parts of the South coated in ice.
Blue Jackets' game against Kings is postponed because of major winter storm
Read full article: Blue Jackets' game against Kings is postponed because of major winter stormThe NHL has postponed the Columbus Blue Jackets’ home game against the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night because of a major winter storm that created dangerous travel conditions across much of the United States.
Texas winter storm updates: Power grid holds up through its tightest condition on Monday, Gov. Abbott says
Read full article: Texas winter storm updates: Power grid holds up through its tightest condition on Monday, Gov. Abbott saysERCOT officials expected to see power demand close in on power supply by Monday 8 a.m., but the grid held “flawlessly,” Abbott said.
King Charles III believes ‘harmony’ can help save the planet. His documentary explains how
Read full article: King Charles III believes ‘harmony’ can help save the planet. His documentary explains howKing Charles III has teamed up with Amazon Prime to make a film about his vision for saving the planet, 16 years after he wrote a book on the subject.
What weather apps sometimes miss about dangerous winter storm conditions
Read full article: What weather apps sometimes miss about dangerous winter storm conditionsThat snowflake icon on your smartphone app might be quick and handy — it just might not be as accurate as a human when the weather gets rough.
San Antonio City Council signal opposition to Guajolote Ranch MUD recommendation as February vote looms
Read full article: San Antonio City Council signal opposition to Guajolote Ranch MUD recommendation as February vote loomsCity of San Antonio officials have less than two weeks to decide whether to approve a key piece of a planned housing project in northwest Bexar County, which has long drawn community opposition.
To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yard
Read full article: To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yardWinter has its fans, but even those who enjoy playing in the snow probably dislike the chore of clearing up after a big storm that dumps several inches or even feet of snow and ice.
Italian expert's manufactured snow will play big role at the Milan Cortina Games
Read full article: Italian expert's manufactured snow will play big role at the Milan Cortina GamesDavide Cerato will play a major role in skiing and snowboarding events at the upcoming Olympics, but he won’t be competing.
A small oil company polluted Midland’s water reserve. The cleanup has dragged on for years.
Read full article: A small oil company polluted Midland’s water reserve. The cleanup has dragged on for years.Cleaning up oilfield pollution in arid West Texas is costly and complicated. The bankruptcy process allows companies to move on while the public pays the price.
Texas officials say the power grid will hold through winter storm, but local outages are likely
Read full article: Texas officials say the power grid will hold through winter storm, but local outages are likelyState and local officials say they’re better prepared than they were five years ago when Winter Storm Uri blanketed the state, killing hundreds and leaving scores without power and water.
Rescue efforts underway after landslides hit New Zealand campground and house with 2 confirmed dead
Read full article: Rescue efforts underway after landslides hit New Zealand campground and house with 2 confirmed deadLandslides have hit a house and a campground in New Zealand, killing at least two people while emergency crews are trying to rescue people buried in rubble.
An arctic storm is expected to blanket the state. Here’s what Texans can expect.
Read full article: An arctic storm is expected to blanket the state. Here’s what Texans can expect.Texas is preparing for the coldest temperatures of the season, and forecasters are warning of possible power outages and icy roads in much of the state.
NBA, ACC men, UConn women among college hoops games affected by approaching winter storm
Read full article: NBA, ACC men, UConn women among college hoops games affected by approaching winter stormAn approaching major winter storm is prompting a shuffling of an NBA game and dozens of college basketball games this weekend.
The EPA is easing pollution rules under Trump. Here’s how it’s affecting Texas.
Read full article: The EPA is easing pollution rules under Trump. Here’s how it’s affecting Texas.As President Trump marks one year back in office, his EPA has proposed rolling back key air and climate protections, which experts say has already begun to strain Texas’s air quality and public health.
Researchers find Antarctic penguin breeding is heating up sooner, and that's a problem
Read full article: Researchers find Antarctic penguin breeding is heating up sooner, and that's a problemA new study finds that warming temperatures are causing Antarctic penguins to breed earlier, threatening some species with extinction by century's end.
IMAX movie tells Ohio's environmental comeback story from burning river to top-ranked state parks
Read full article: IMAX movie tells Ohio's environmental comeback story from burning river to top-ranked state parksWhen you think IMAX, chances are your mind goes to those immersive documentaries that take you inside volcanoes, deep under oceans or to distant planets.
SoCal Edison lawsuits claim series of missteps made Eaton Fire more deadly
Read full article: SoCal Edison lawsuits claim series of missteps made Eaton Fire more deadlySouthern California Edison has filed lawsuits against Los Angeles County, local water agencies and the Southern California Gas Company.
Climate activist predicts high electricity prices and Trump's attacks on green energy will hurt GOP
Read full article: Climate activist predicts high electricity prices and Trump's attacks on green energy will hurt GOPLongtime climate activist Bill McKibben finds hope in solar energy despite the Trump administration rolling back environmental regulations and freezing offshore wind projects.
Judge allows a third offshore wind project to resume construction as the industry challenges Trump
Read full article: Judge allows a third offshore wind project to resume construction as the industry challenges TrumpA federal judge has ruled that work on a Virginia offshore wind project could resume.
Warming shelters for the homeless are open as Florida experiences its coldest weather this winter
Read full article: Warming shelters for the homeless are open as Florida experiences its coldest weather this winterTourists are bundling up and warming shelters have opened as Florida experiences its coldest weather of the winter season.
Sharks are famous for fearsome teeth, but ocean acidification could make them weaker
Read full article: Sharks are famous for fearsome teeth, but ocean acidification could make them weakerA group of German scientists tested the effects of a more acidic ocean on sharks’ teeth and found that future generations of sharks could have weaker teeth because of changing ocean chemistry.
Judge hands offshore wind industry another victory against Trump in clearing way for NY project
Read full article: Judge hands offshore wind industry another victory against Trump in clearing way for NY projectA federal judge has cleared the way for a New York offshore wind project to resume construction.
Netanyahu says the announced start of Gaza ceasefire's next phase is a 'declarative move'
Read full article: Netanyahu says the announced start of Gaza ceasefire's next phase is a 'declarative move'Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed nine people, including three women, following the U.S. announcement of a second phase in the fragile ceasefire.
Trump's freeze of an offshore wind project faces scrutiny from a judge he appointed
Read full article: Trump's freeze of an offshore wind project faces scrutiny from a judge he appointedA federal judge is considering whether to set aside a Trump administration order pausing the construction of a major offshore project for New York.
Texts among Kerr County officials show confusion about missing campers during July 4 floods
Read full article: Texts among Kerr County officials show confusion about missing campers during July 4 floodsHundreds of newly released messages add more detail to the devastating timeline of the deadly floods.
EPA says it will stop calculating health care savings from key air pollution rules
Read full article: EPA says it will stop calculating health care savings from key air pollution rulesThe Environmental Protection Agency says it will stop calculating the economic savings of health benefits from air pollution rules.
How will climate change reshape the Winter Olympics? The list of possible host sites is shrinking
Read full article: How will climate change reshape the Winter Olympics? The list of possible host sites is shrinkingBelgian biathlete Maya Cloetens is concerned about the future of winter sports in a warming world.
Court says Trump admin illegally blocked billions in clean energy grants to Democratic states
Read full article: Court says Trump admin illegally blocked billions in clean energy grants to Democratic statesA federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration acted illegally when it canceled $7.6 billion in clean energy grants for projects in states that voted for Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
Offshore wind developer prevails in court as Trump says the US 'will not approve any windmills'
Read full article: Offshore wind developer prevails in court as Trump says the US 'will not approve any windmills'A federal judge ruled Monday that work on a major offshore wind farm for Rhode Island and Connecticut can resume, handing the industry at least a temporary victory as President Donald Trump seeks to shut it down.
After killing planned desalination plant, Corpus Christi tries to drill its way out of a water crisis
Read full article: After killing planned desalination plant, Corpus Christi tries to drill its way out of a water crisisAfter an industrial building boom on Corpus Christi Bay, the city is drilling wells to meet water demand, and rural Nueces County residents say their own wells are being impacted.
Why boosting production of Venezuela's 'very dense, very sloppy' oil could harm the environment
Read full article: Why boosting production of Venezuela's 'very dense, very sloppy' oil could harm the environmentEnvironmental experts warn that U.S. plans under President Donald Trump to restart and control Venezuelan oil exports could intensify pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and ecological damage in a country already burdened by decades of oil-related degradation.
Winter storm slams UK and France as cold snap spreads across Europe
Read full article: Winter storm slams UK and France as cold snap spreads across EuropeThousands of homes and businesses across northern France and southern England are without power and residents faced widespread travel delays after a storm swept in off the Atlantic.
Experts say Trump pullout from UN climate fighting will hurt world and leave US out of green surge
Read full article: Experts say Trump pullout from UN climate fighting will hurt world and leave US out of green surgeU.S. President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the United Nations climate framework marks a significant escalation of anti-climate policy.
'Worst in Show' CES products include AI refrigerators, AI companions and AI doorbells
Read full article: 'Worst in Show' CES products include AI refrigerators, AI companions and AI doorbellsArtificial intelligence took center stage at this year's CES gadget show, but not always for the right reasons.
Why a Panhandle businessman wants to take over the region’s electric utility
Read full article: Why a Panhandle businessman wants to take over the region’s electric utilitySalem Abraham claims Minnesota-based Xcel Energy has not lived up to its promise of protecting the region from wildfires. The company vehemently disagrees.
Europe’s most active volcano is erupting, and tour guides are told to stay away
Read full article: Europe’s most active volcano is erupting, and tour guides are told to stay awayGuides who take tourists to enjoy the striking views of Sicily’s Mount Etna are up in arms over tougher restrictions imposed by local authorities after a round of eruptions at the giant volcano in recent weeks.
US will exit 66 international organizations as it further retreats from global cooperation
Read full article: US will exit 66 international organizations as it further retreats from global cooperationThe Trump administration will withdraw from dozens of international organizations, including the U.N.’s population agency and the U.N. treaty that establishes international climate negotiations.
Winter storms bring snow, ice and school and road closures to New England. More bad weather's coming
Read full article: Winter storms bring snow, ice and school and road closures to New England. More bad weather's comingMessy winter weather brought snow, ice, freezing rain and dangerous driving to the New England states as the region prepared for more unpleasant conditions later in the week.
Trump’s offshore wind project freeze draws lawsuits from states and developers
Read full article: Trump’s offshore wind project freeze draws lawsuits from states and developersOffshore wind developers and states are suing the Trump administration over its order to suspend work on five large-scale projects under construction off the East Coast for at least 90 days.
Record $9.6 million fine for Third Coast after substantial oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico
Read full article: Record $9.6 million fine for Third Coast after substantial oil spill in the Gulf of MexicoPipeline safety regulators have imposed their largest fine ever on the company responsible for leaking 1.1 million gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico off the Louisiana coast in 2023.
Search ends for mountain lions after solo hiker fatally attacked on Colorado trail
Read full article: Search ends for mountain lions after solo hiker fatally attacked on Colorado trailThe search for mountain lions in a remote area of Colorado where a solo hiker was fatally attacked last week has ended.
A rare whale is having an encouraging season for births. Scientists warn it might still go extinct
Read full article: A rare whale is having an encouraging season for births. Scientists warn it might still go extinctOne of the world’s rarest whale species is having more babies this year than in some recent seasons, but experts say many more young are needed to help stave off the possibility of extinction.
EPA says it will propose drinking water limit for perchlorate, but only because court ordered it
Read full article: EPA says it will propose drinking water limit for perchlorate, but only because court ordered itThe Environmental Protection Agency says it will propose a drinking water limit for perchlorate, a chemical in certain explosives.
Their homes survived the historic LA area wildfires, but a year later they fear living in them
Read full article: Their homes survived the historic LA area wildfires, but a year later they fear living in themIt’s been a year of heartbreak and chronic worry since the most destructive wildfires in the Los Angeles area’s history scorched neighborhoods and displaced tens of thousands of people.
Rain continues in parts of California reeling from flooding and high tides
Read full article: Rain continues in parts of California reeling from flooding and high tidesCrews cleared mud from key California highways as forecasters warned that more thunderstorms were on the way after downpours and high tides caused flooding, prompting road closures and rescues of people trapped in cars.
Grandmother and grandson burn to death in Gaza tent while cooking; Jolie visits Rafah crossing
Read full article: Grandmother and grandson burn to death in Gaza tent while cooking; Jolie visits Rafah crossingA grandmother and her 5-year-old grandson have burned to death in Gaza when their tent caught fire.
Nasty weather on tap for New Year fetes at Rose Parade in California and revelers in New York City
Read full article: Nasty weather on tap for New Year fetes at Rose Parade in California and revelers in New York CityMarching bands, floats and thousands of spectators are bracing for a rare dose of New Year’s Day rain for the prestigious Rose Parade in Southern California.
Tatiana Schlossberg, a grandchild of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died at 35
Read full article: Tatiana Schlossberg, a grandchild of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died at 35Environmental journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, one of three grandchildren of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died after a battle with leukemia.
Roses in the rain? New Year's Day parade in Pasadena gets wet forecast. Bundle up for NYC ball drop
Read full article: Roses in the rain? New Year's Day parade in Pasadena gets wet forecast. Bundle up for NYC ball dropFor the first time in 20 years, rain is expected to intrude on the Rose Parade in Southern California.
Arctic blast brings snow and wind to the Great Lakes and Northeast
Read full article: Arctic blast brings snow and wind to the Great Lakes and NortheastA surge of arctic air is bringing strong winds, heavy snow and frigid temperatures to the Great Lakes and Northeast, a day after a bomb cyclone that hit the northern U.S. Tens of thousands of customers were without power early Tuesday, with Michigan hardest hit.
Rain could be an unwelcome entry at the Rose Parade on New Year's Day. Bundle up for NYC ball drop
Read full article: Rain could be an unwelcome entry at the Rose Parade on New Year's Day. Bundle up for NYC ball dropFor the first time in 20 years, rain could be an intruder at the Rose Parade in Southern California.
Here are the most important stories from our data visuals team in 2025
Read full article: Here are the most important stories from our data visuals team in 2025The Tribune’s team of data journalists produced a congressional redistricting tool, covered several education data releases, visualized the measles outbreak and more.
A bomb cyclone brings blizzards to the Midwest before turning east
Read full article: A bomb cyclone brings blizzards to the Midwest before turning eastA strengthening bomb cyclone is barreling across the northern United States, unleashing severe winter weather in the Midwest and aiming at the East Coast.
New storm hitting waterlogged Southern California could bring mudslides and high surf
Read full article: New storm hitting waterlogged Southern California could bring mudslides and high surfAnother powerful storm system that could cause more flooding and mudslides is rolling across Southern California.
Government liable for damage to homes near Houston dams during Hurricane Harvey floods, court rules
Read full article: Government liable for damage to homes near Houston dams during Hurricane Harvey floods, court rulesThe ruling came in a lawsuit from a group of homeowners and could be appealed. An estimated 14,000 homes were inside the Addicks and Barker reservoirs when Harvey dumped more than 50 inches of rain in 2017.
Powerful holiday storm lashes Southern California and brings flash floods, mudslides
Read full article: Powerful holiday storm lashes Southern California and brings flash floods, mudslidesHeavy rain and gusty winds from a powerful winter storm system are bringing flash floods and mudslides to parts of Southern California.
Trump administration weighing new South Texas land exchange with Elon Musk’s SpaceX
Read full article: Trump administration weighing new South Texas land exchange with Elon Musk’s SpaceXFederal officials are considering swapping 775 acres of the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge with the aerospace company, according to The New York Times.
Trump order halts offshore wind projects for at least 90 days
Read full article: Trump order halts offshore wind projects for at least 90 daysA stop-work order by the Trump administration directs offshore wind developers to “suspend all ongoing activities” related to five large-scale projects under construction along the East Coast “for the next 90 days for reasons of national security.”.