New research suggests drought can stoke antibiotic resistance in soil bacteria — and that can have an impact on humans.
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The Trump administration is moving ahead with a new border security project in the Rio Grande — a floating barrier of linked buoys. The effort, known as Operation River Wall, calls for more than 500 miles of buoy barriers in the river along the Texas-Mexico border. There are questions about how the buoys would function during a flooding event.
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A community fishery in Cambodia was struggling. There weren't enough fish to make ends meet, until local fishermen started planting a specific type of tree.
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The International Dark Sky Places program certifies communities, parks, and protected areas around the world that preserve and protect dark sites through responsible lighting policies and public education.
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Contestants are eligible for prizes and raffles throughout the competition, which runs April 4th through May 31.
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Corpus Christi could face a water emergency in the coming months. So how did this coastal city end up in such a precarious position? Drought is a major part of the story. But there is also a growing question about whether years of local political conflict and delayed decisions helped deepen the crisis.
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Invasive species pose a serious threat to Texas landscapes and ecosystems. Ashley Morgan-Olvera of the Texas Invasive Species Institute says homeowners can make a real difference by learning to identify harmful non-native plants and animals and removing them early.
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Warm temperatures near 90 are expected to continue through Friday before a modest cooldown arrives this weekend, with little rain in the forecast.
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The milestone comes as solar production continues to grow rapidly in Texas, where it has recently begun outpacing coal over the course of a year.
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Water is flowing again into Lake Pflugerville after a fifth waterline break was fixed late Wednesday, the city announced. But the city's water system remains depleted after a series of leaks in recent months.
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The governor’s office said the city’s two main reservoirs could dry up by May, much sooner than previous timelines. But authorities still offer no plan for curtailment of water use.