Minnesota BWCA: Vote postponed after Sen. Smith holds Senate floor in protest
U.S. Senator Tina Smith announced her intention to hold the Senate floor to protest legislation that would remove protections for the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
U.S. Senator Tina Smith announced her intention to hold the Senate floor to protest legislation that would remove protections for the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Potomac River ranked as one of the most endangered waterways in the nation
A new report ranks the Potomac as the most endangered river in the country.
A new report ranks the Potomac as the most endangered river in the country.
Potomac River ranked as one of the most endangered waterways in the nation
A new report ranks the Potomac as the most endangered river in the country. It comes on the heels of an historic sewage spill, but that isn't the only factor impacting the concerning ranking. FOX 5's Regina Yurrita explains.
A new report ranks the Potomac as the most endangered river in the country. It comes on the heels of an historic sewage spill, but that isn't the only factor impacting the concerning ranking. FOX 5's Regina Yurrita explains.
Hippos connected to Pablo Escobar face culling in Colombia
Dozens of hippos who descended from the ones brought to Colombia by onetime drug kingpin Pablo Escobar will be killed as the South American nation looks to control its population.
Dozens of hippos who descended from the ones brought to Colombia by onetime drug kingpin Pablo Escobar will be killed as the South American nation looks to control its population.
IUCN Red List: Emperor penguins and Antarctic fur seals added to endangered list
One of the Antarctic’s most well-known and beloved animals is at the brink of extinction, and environmentalists are calling it a "stark warning" of the threat of climate change.
One of the Antarctic’s most well-known and beloved animals is at the brink of extinction, and environmentalists are calling it a "stark warning" of the threat of climate change.
EPA chief tells climate skeptics to celebrate rule repeal as March heat breaks records
The Environmental Protection Agency’s top official told a crowd of climate science skeptics that they should celebrate the repeal of the 2009 finding that underpinned the agency’s attempts to combat climate change ever since. His comments came the same day a separate federal agency reported record-shattering warmth and precipitation numbers.
The Environmental Protection Agency’s top official told a crowd of climate science skeptics that they should celebrate the repeal of the 2009 finding that underpinned the agency’s attempts to combat climate change ever since. His comments came the same day a separate federal agency reported record-shattering warmth and precipitation numbers.
Alexandria health officials issue warnings about ticks as weather warms up
With temperatures finally on the rise, health experts are sounding the alarm tonight that tick season is once again upon us. FOX 5’s Sydney Persing is live in Alexandria now, where the health department is issuing a warning and advising on how to both avoid and deal with ticks.
With temperatures finally on the rise, health experts are sounding the alarm tonight that tick season is once again upon us. FOX 5’s Sydney Persing is live in Alexandria now, where the health department is issuing a warning and advising on how to both avoid and deal with ticks.
Snowy owl, hammerhead sharks among 40 species gaining CMS protections
Cheetahs, snowy owls and hammerhead sharks are among the dozens of animal species on the cusp of extinction that will receive greater conservation protections.
Cheetahs, snowy owls and hammerhead sharks are among the dozens of animal species on the cusp of extinction that will receive greater conservation protections.
US Forest Service leaving DC, moving headquarters to Utah
The US Forest Service is completely restructuring, including closing the D.C. headquarters and moving it to Salt Lake City, Utah.
The US Forest Service is completely restructuring, including closing the D.C. headquarters and moving it to Salt Lake City, Utah.
FWC investigating after video shows influencer repeatedly shooting at alligator
The FWC says it is looking into an online video where a popular streamer fired multiple rounds at an alligator.
The FWC says it is looking into an online video where a popular streamer fired multiple rounds at an alligator.
Spiders the size of a human hand are spreading throughout the US
The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.
The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.
Viral video shows trucks driving through foot of water on thawing Minnesota lake
A viral video shows fishermen driving through approximately 12 inches of standing water atop the frozen surface of Lake of the Woods following recent warm weather.
A viral video shows fishermen driving through approximately 12 inches of standing water atop the frozen surface of Lake of the Woods following recent warm weather.
Several states sue Trump administration over ability to regulate greenhouse gases
A coalition of states is suing the Trump administration after the EPA rolled back a key 2009 climate finding on greenhouse gases.
A coalition of states is suing the Trump administration after the EPA rolled back a key 2009 climate finding on greenhouse gases.
DC Water holds second public hearing on Potomac Interceptor sewage spill response
DC Water opened itself up to public scrutiny once again Thursday night, this time in Alexandria, as questions keep growing over the Potomac Interceptor collapse that spewed more than 240 million gallons of sewage into the river.
DC Water opened itself up to public scrutiny once again Thursday night, this time in Alexandria, as questions keep growing over the Potomac Interceptor collapse that spewed more than 240 million gallons of sewage into the river.
DC Water holds second public hearing on Potomac Interceptor sewage spill response
DC Water opened itself up to public scrutiny once again Thursday night, this time in Alexandria, as questions keep growing over the Potomac Interceptor collapse that spewed more than 240 million gallons of sewage into the river. Emergency repairs are now done, but the bigger fight over cleanup, testing, and long-term accountability is far from over.
DC Water opened itself up to public scrutiny once again Thursday night, this time in Alexandria, as questions keep growing over the Potomac Interceptor collapse that spewed more than 240 million gallons of sewage into the river. Emergency repairs are now done, but the bigger fight over cleanup, testing, and long-term accountability is far from over.
Repairs underway after massive sinkhole leads to gas leak in Montgomery County
Crews are hard at work in Montgomery County after a massive sinkhole opened up, leading to a gas leak.
Crews are hard at work in Montgomery County after a massive sinkhole opened up, leading to a gas leak.
DC Water to hold second town hall to discuss Potomac sewer collapse
Community concerns are growing after DC Water’s meeting with Maryland residents Wednesday night in Bethesda, where the utility faced frustration over January’s Potomac Interceptor collapse.
Community concerns are growing after DC Water’s meeting with Maryland residents Wednesday night in Bethesda, where the utility faced frustration over January’s Potomac Interceptor collapse.
DC Water holds public meeting to hear from residents on sewage spill response
As the long-term cleanup near the Potomac Interceptor continues, DC Water says they want to hear from residents.
As the long-term cleanup near the Potomac Interceptor continues, DC Water says they want to hear from residents.
DC Water holds public meeting to hear from residents on sewage spill response
As the long-term cleanup near the Potomac Interceptor continues, DC Water says they want to hear from residents. The agency is holding two public meetings in response to the recent efforts.
As the long-term cleanup near the Potomac Interceptor continues, DC Water says they want to hear from residents. The agency is holding two public meetings in response to the recent efforts.
DC Water completes emergency repairs on Potomac Interceptor restores water flow
Water flow was restored at the Potomac Interceptor Saturday after months of repair work.
Water flow was restored at the Potomac Interceptor Saturday after months of repair work.