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Climate Science

Texas is going to keep getting hotter, new climatology report shows

Nation World

New color-coded heat risk tool adds a level higher than red

Last year was the hottest year on record globally.
Nation World

Doomsday Clock remains set to 90 seconds to midnight

The Doomsday Clock, a symbolic countdown to human extinction established in 1947, remains at 90 seconds to midnight for the second year in a row.
In The News

In the News Now | Top climate events of 2023

A special In the News Now takes a look back at some of the top climate events in 2023.
Climate Science

Beef is a way of life in Texas, but it's hard on the planet. This rancher thinks she can change that.

Beef is the largest agricultural source of greenhouse gasses worldwide, and it has a bigger carbon footprint than any other type of protein.
National Politics

Latest climate report warns climate change making it harder to maintain safe homes, healthy families

The report says challenges will worsen as temperatures rise.
Nation World

Cancellations of offshore wind projects jeopardize Biden's clean energy goals

The cancellation of two large offshore wind projects in New Jersey is the latest in a series of setbacks for the nascent U.S. offshore wind industry.
Climate Science

Farmers Branch moves closer to being Texas' first self-sustaining city

No other Texas city makes enough renewable energy inside its borders to fulfill its energy needs. The idea came up when Texas' grid went down.
Weather

Texas weather: What's bringing the extra humidity?

The Gulf of Mexico is warmer than usual, and it's playing a role in the Texas heat. WFAA meteorologist Mariel Ruiz explains how.
Nation World

Scientists warn of higher temperatures, extreme weather events heading into El Niño phase

The mercury has since dipped again, but experts say the short surge marked a new global heat record for June and indicates more extremes ahead.
Environment

Earth Day: The importance of protecting the environment

Earth Day is a time to learn more about the importance of protecting the environment. From ways you can help to what you need to know about climate change.
Features

After adventures to national parks and Mt. Everest, Frisco teen hopes to share love of nature

Saanvi Mylavarapu has been to more than 25 national parks and says it's changed her perspective of the world.

This DFW Airport bar was ranked No. 1 in the US, according to report

Dickies moving headquarters to California

DFW weather: North Texas is feeling like fall - here's the latest forecast

Another chilly start on Friday with warmer temps this weekend

Dallas's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Dallas, Texas | WFAA.com

Texas is going to keep getting hotter, new climatology report shows

New color-coded heat risk tool adds a level higher than red

Doomsday Clock remains set to 90 seconds to midnight

In the News Now | Top climate events of 2023

Beef is a way of life in Texas, but it's hard on the planet. This rancher thinks she can change that.

Latest climate report warns climate change making it harder to maintain safe homes, healthy families

Cancellations of offshore wind projects jeopardize Biden's clean energy goals

Farmers Branch moves closer to being Texas' first self-sustaining city

Texas weather: What's bringing the extra humidity?

Scientists warn of higher temperatures, extreme weather events heading into El Niño phase

Earth Day: The importance of protecting the environment

After adventures to national parks and Mt. Everest, Frisco teen hopes to share love of nature

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