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Environment

$14.25M fine upheld against Exxon for pollution in Texas

Local News

Austin City Council passes Austin Energy's updated 'Climate Protection Plan'

Austin Energy is working toward a goal of becoming completely carbon-free by 2035.
Environment

City council approves Austin Energy's climate plan

The Austin City Council approved Austin Energy's "Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan" through 2035.
Austin Mayor And Council

Austin City Council to discuss water quality at Buttermilk Creek

Water quality at Buttermilk Creek is up for discussion at the Austin City Council meeting on Thursday.
Environment

Developers say AI-designed wind turbine optimizes energy

Developers at the University of Birmingham in the U.K. say they've created the world's first AI-designed, geographically-optimized wind turbine.
Weather

These Central Texas counties are currently under burn bans

Out of the 254 counties in Texas, nearly half are currently under burn bans, including most of the KVUE viewing area.
Local News

City of Blanco, Texas Water Company announce agreement through 2050

Last year, Blanco lost tens of thousands of gallons of water due to old pipes.
Local News

City of Blanco, Texas Water Company announce agreement through 2050

The city of Blanco has announced major improvements to its water infrastructure.
Science

Yes, your tongue can get stuck if you lick a frozen metal pole

The famous scene from “A Christmas Story” in which a character got his tongue stuck to a metal pole can really happen. Your skin can get stuck, too.
Environment

Texas farmers say sewage-based fertilizer tainted with 'forever chemicals' poisoned their land and killed their livestock

The fertilizer was promoted as an environmental win-win for years. An untold number of farmers and ranchers across Texas have spread it on their land.
Local News

Austin Energy to start paying business owners to produce solar energy

Austin Energy’s Solar Standard Offer program incentivizes local business owners to install more solar panels to produce more sustainable, reliable energy in Austin.
Local News

Austin Energy to start paying business owners to produce solar energy

Austin Energy’s Solar Standard Offer program incentivizes local business owners to install more solar panels to produce more sustainable, reliable energy in Austin.