NASA: Life may exist in oceans, geysers of 17 icy exoplanets
These findings expand the search for life in the universe, as it bucks the typical approach of finding liquid water, a necessary ingredient for life.
Study suggests people are leaving some U.S. neighborhoods because of flood risks
A recent study implies that flood risk and climate change are compelling people to move from their homes to places where the threat isn’t as high.
EPA begins formal review of chemicals burned in Ohio train derailment
The Biden administration is initiating a formal evaluation of risks posed by vinyl chloride, the cancer-causing chemical that burned following a train derailment earlier this year.
Wind farm under construction near Flagstaff
Sustainable energy is growing in Arizona as SRP is about to finish their largest wind farm in the state -- and it's being built in a place you may never see. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.
China and India lead the world's increase of carbon dioxide emissions this year
A team of scientists reported that the world this year pumped 1.1% more heat-trapping carbon dioxide into the air than last year because of increased pollution from China and India.
World's largest iceberg, 3 times the size of LA, moving after being grounded for nearly 40 years
Currently, A23a has exited the Weddell Sea and is now heading into the open ocean. It is currently passing the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, driven by winds and currents.
Long-term water solution passed for Rio Verde
The Arizona Corporation Commission greenlighted a long-term solution to ensure Rio Verde residents don't lose access to water again.
Most US cities would need new lead water pipes within 10 years under newly-proposed EPA rules
In the U.S., there are more than 9 million lead pipes still in the ground, which are typically the biggest source of lead in drinking water. Lead is particularly dangerous to young children.
Virgin Atlantic achieves 1st trans-Atlantic flight on sustainable 'jet-zero' fuel
The first commercial airliner to cross the Atlantic on a purely high-fat, low-emissions fuel flew Tuesday from London to New York in a step toward achieving what supporters called “jet zero."
Rio Verde water: Commission to consider long-term fix
State lawmakers passed a law to temporarily restore water to Rio Verde residents through 2025 after the city of Scottsdale cut off the community from its water supply earlier this year.
Tensions are bubbling up at thirsty Arizona alfalfa farms as foreign firms exploit unregulated water
La Paz County Supervisor Holly Irwin welcomes a recent crackdown by Arizona officials on unfettered groundwater pumping long allowed in rural areas, noting local concerns about dried up wells and subsidence that’s created ground fissures and flooding during heavy rains.
One of world's largest icebergs on the move after it was grounded for 3 decades
The iceberg is about three times the size of New York City and more than twice the size of Greater London.
You can cut down your own Christmas tree at some national forests - here's what to know
If you are searching for the perfect Christmas tree this holiday season at your local national forest, here are some helpful tips to know.
Sea turtle nests set records on beaches in US, but global warming endangers their survival
This year alone, one stretch of Florida's Gulf Coast where 75 turtle nests had been counted, were wiped out by the surge from Hurricane Idalia in August.
After oil flows into Gulf of Mexico, search continues for pipeline leak
As much as 1.1 million gallons of oil may have been discharged into the Gulf of Mexico from a pipeline system off Louisiana's southeast coast, the U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday.
Volunteers clean, educate on Salt & Verde Rivers
A few months after marshmallows were banned on the Salt River, we are taking a look at how the trash cleanup is doing, and as FOX 10's Steve Nielsen found out, a team of volunteers are making sure that people can have a clean, safe, and fun time in the Tonto National Forest.
USDA reveals new version of Plant Hardiness Zone map
The map is updated for the first time in over 10 years and helps growers and gardeners determine which plants can thrive in certain weather conditions at locations in the U.S.
Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels at 4-million-year high; El Nino could boost numbers in 2023, WMO says
The World Meteorological Organization released the latest Greenhouse Gas Bulletin and found that levels of carbon dioxide are similar to those found 3 to 5 million years ago when major coastal cities in the U.S. were underwater. The
Arizona's first electric fire truck has arrived in Gilbert
It's a first of its kind for Arizona: Gilbert just got an electric fire truck and there are only a handful so far in the U.S.
Amazon deforestation reaches lowest level in 5 years
After four years of rising destruction in Brazil’s Amazon, deforestation dropped by 33.6% during the first six months of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s term, according to government satellite data.