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Curbside Christmas tree stands on Austin curb with branches slightly bent under golden sunlight as neighbors place trees near
Posted inEnvironmental News Local News

Austin Launches Free Christmas Tree Recycling to Cut Waste

Posted by Aiden V. Crossfield December 31, 2025
At a Glance Austin opens curbside pickup for Christmas trees starting Dec. 26. Trees up to six feet can be left on the curb; taller ones must be...
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Bleached coral reef withers with tangled seaweed and sunset sky.
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Global Emissions Surge and Coral Reefs Collapse: A Climate Crisis Unfolding

Posted by Morgan J. Carter December 31, 2025
At a Glance 2024 emitted more greenhouse gases than any previous year, a 0.8% rise from 2023. Global warming is approaching the 1.5 °C Paris...
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Fish float on murky creek with old wooden sewage station partially submerged and storm clouds gathering.
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Austin Water Responds to Dec. 22 Wastewater Spill Killing Fish in Gilliland Creek

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 25, 2025
On December 22, 2025, a massive wastewater spill from a public lift station in Pflugerville unleashed nearly 200,000 gallons of untreated domestic...
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Environmentalist standing with a fishing rod near Rio Grande where buoys float and microplastics swirl in the water.
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Environmentalist Raises Alarm Over Texas Border Wall Impact on Rio Grande

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell December 24, 2025
In the heart of Texas, a local environmentalist is sounding the alarm about the ripple effects of a new border wall on the Rio Grande. Border Buoy...
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Woman standing among Christmas tree branches and pinecones with Austin skyline and Lady Bird reflecting in the background
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Austin Launches Free Christmas Tree Recycling Program, Starting Dec. 26

Posted by Brianna Q. Lockwood December 24, 2025
After the last present has been opened and the Christmas tree needles have started to accumulate in a pile on the floor, you might be thinking, “What...
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Water treatment facility standing in foreground with Austin skyline reflected in dark blue lake and vegetation indicating flo
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Texas Turns to Water Markets to Tackle Growing Demand

Posted by Gavin U. Stonebridge December 23, 2025
Texas has faced a combination of devastating floods and a surge in population, pushing the state to look for new ways to manage its water resources. ...
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Diver reflected in metal spider with oxygen tank and coral seedlings.
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Coral Babies Give Hope as Dominican Reefs Face Climate-Driven Decline

Posted by Brianna Q. Lockwood December 23, 2025
In Bayahibe, the Dominican Republic, a diver strapped to an oxygen tank watches tiny coral seedlings grow on metal structures that resemble giant...
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People walking in crowded Delhi street with red X on newspaper headline and hazy polluted air
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Delhi Officials Face Backlash as Residents Demand Action on Air Pollution

Posted by Hannah E. Clearwater December 23, 2025
When Delhi’s Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav told Parliament that the capital has seen 200 days of good air quality, residents and experts were...
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Legislators sign the SPEED Act with a pen on a wooden table surrounded by energy and infrastructure plans.
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House Passes SPEED Act to Slash NEPA Delays, Sparks Bipartisan and Environmental Debate

Posted by Hannah E. Clearwater December 22, 2025
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the SPEED Act Thursday, a sweeping effort to cut the five‑year wait times that have stalled major energy and...
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Dim smokestack releasing thick plume over misty dawn with rusty abandoned water pump near
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Darling Ingredients Faces New Enforcement Over Wastewater, Odor, and Record-Keeping Violations at Bastrop Plant

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025
A Texas animal‑byproduct rendering plant is back under scrutiny after the state’s environmental regulator issued a fresh notice of enforcement,...
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