How warming affects Arctic sea ice, polar bears
As world leaders meet to try to ramp up efforts to curb climate change, the specter of polar bears looms over them.
Gators contaminated by massive diesel spill get scrubbing, teeth cleaned
Wildlife rehabilitators are decontaminating dozens of alligators, scrubbing their hides and brushing their teeth with Dawn dish soap after a pipeline rupture dumped 300,000 gallons of diesel fuel into a Louisiana wetland. 78 gators have been rescued so far, but more than 100 animals have been found dead in the area.
Teen shot at Phoenix Wendy's and desalination for Arizona: some of our top stories from this week
It's been a week filled with sad as well as offbeat stories. From a teen fast food restaurant worker who was shot in the head, to an Arizona CEO who is offering new hires bonuses to quit, here's a list of this week's top stories.
Newsmaker Saturday - Dr. Joshua LaBaer, Sarah Porter
Part 1: FOX 10's John Hook talks to Dr. Joshua LaBaer, Executive Director of the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University about the COVID-19 omicron variant. Part 2: Sarah Porter, Director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy, discusses the pros and cons of Pacific ocean desalination to create clean drinking water in Arizona.
Waste in Sri Lanka landfill killing elephants, conservationists warn
Around 20 elephants have died over the last eight years after consuming plastic trash in the dump in Pallakkadu village in Ampara district.
Earth hits 6th hottest year on record in 2021, temperature reports say
Scientist say the hot year is part of a long-term warming trend that could accelerate.
Gov. Ducey’s planned desalination plant unlikely to be a quick reality
During his state of the state address, Doug Ducey proposed setting aside $1 billion for a desalination plant to “secure Arizona’s water future for the next 100 years.”
Texas-based restoration project takes bite out of climate’s impacts on centuries-old cannons in Florida
The cast-iron cannons that once protected the nation’s oldest city from invasion now have a new claim on life, thanks to researchers at Texas A&M University.
27 people rescued from floating ice chunk in Green Bay
Authorities rescued 27 people from a floating chunk of ice that broke away from shore in the bay of Green Bay in eastern Wisconsin, the sheriff's office said Sunday.
Dried-out Christmas trees make new homes for fish at Saguaro Lake
Donated Christmas trees have been dropped into Saguaro Lake to make new structural habitats for fish.
20 Yellowstone wolves killed by hunters after roaming from park
Hunters shot and killed a record number of Yellowstone National Park's renowned gray wolves that had roamed from the park in recent months.
Phoenix among those voluntarily losing Colorado River water
The Colorado River serves more than 40 million people in Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado, California, Wyoming, Utah and Mexico. Lake Mead and Lake Powell store the water and are used to gauge the river’s health.
Things you may have missed in 2021: Scientific, medical advances and more
Here’s a look at some of the non-COVID-19 scientific discoveries, health advances and other notable events that happened in 2021.
Chevrolet jumps into EV pickup race with new electric Silverado
General Motors is unveiling its 2023 Chevrolet Silverado EV on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022.
Christmas tree pickup, recycling tips for after the holidays
The National Christmas Tree Association is offering tips on how to get rid of your real Christmas tree without burning it or throwing it in the trash.
France will require new car ads to promote walking, cycling
In 2022, new car ads in France will encourage greener alternatives like walking or cycling, while several fruits and vegetables will no longer be sold in plastic.
Water worries in West force sports teams to get creative
Arizona, Nevada and Mexico must cut back on water usage in 2022 because of low water levels at Lake Mead, though the restrictions mostly affect agricultural areas; Las Vegas and Phoenix are spared for now.
Can you recycle Christmas wrapping paper? Tips for leftover holiday packaging
Here are some tips on recycling after the holidays, including what to do with Christmas wrapping paper, gift boxes and more.
Drought-stricken Las Vegas may ban grass yards for new homes
Grassy yards would be banned at all new housing and commercial developments in the Las Vegas metro area as officials try to expand water use limitations and the region prepares for a hotter and drier future.
Biden raises standards on vehicle mileage to fight climate change
In a major step to fight climate change, the Biden administration is raising vehicle mileage standards to significantly reduce emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases.