environmental issues

America’s rivers are a vital resource for drinking water. They support wildlife habitats and are critical for transportation and industry. However, across the U.S., many of the largest and most important of these waterways are at risk from pollution, poor flood management and more. These endangered rivers include the Mississippi and the Lower Rio Grande.

When was the last time you topped off that backyard bird feeder? San Antonio’s climate and its growing urban footprint can mean bird feeding is a needed benefit for the local avian population. What are the best practices for bird feeding? What bird do you see chowing down at your feeder?

How are the bees doing these days? While there was a significant decline in bee populations in recent years, there's been a surprising uptick lately. However, this doesn't mean the crisis is over. Honeybee populations are increasing – but wild bee populations are still struggling.

Critics say the planned subdivision could pollute the Edwards Aquifer

Lead contamination blamed on a mountain of shingles at a Southeast Dallas site is actually linked to an industrial plant that operated there in the 1970s and '80s. City leaders are worried that the surrounding neighborhood may also be contaminated.

On her new album, the opera star suggests Mother Nature has a lot to teach us, if we'd only listen.

Ethylene oxide is used to sterilize medical equipment. Its emissions may be endangering Laredo residents.

The country's largest municipally owned utility aims to make San Antonio a hub for clean energy and innovation, and has unveiled two new initiatives to…

Electric car manufacturers are expanding their offerings and consumers are increasingly interested. Will the combined climate crisis and pandemic fallout…

In 2019, Texas accounted for 41% of the nation's crude oil production and 25% of its marketed natural gas production. The oil and gas industry raked in…