DC to begin daily E. coli testing on Potomac River Monday
Beginning on Monday, the D.C. Department of Health will be conducting daily tests for E. coli in the Potomac and Anacostia rivers. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal reports.
Beginning on Monday, the D.C. Department of Health will be conducting daily tests for E. coli in the Potomac and Anacostia rivers. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal reports.
Pollution from power plants spiked last year, report finds: Here's why
Pollution from power plants in the United States increased significantly in 2025, according to an analysis of Environmental Protection Agency data.
Pollution from power plants in the United States increased significantly in 2025, according to an analysis of Environmental Protection Agency data.
Potomac River could reopen to recreational use next week after sewage spill, officials say
Officials say the Potomac River will be safe by Monday for recreational activities. What do you think?
Officials say the Potomac River will be safe by Monday for recreational activities. What do you think?
Federal response ramps up after Potomac Interceptor collapse
United States Army Corps of Engineers officials said Monday that they have set up an emergency management operations center to support the District’s response to the Potomac Interceptor sewer collapse.
United States Army Corps of Engineers officials said Monday that they have set up an emergency management operations center to support the District’s response to the Potomac Interceptor sewer collapse.
Bowser declares emergency, seeks FEMA support for Potomac sewage spill
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a local public emergency and requested federal emergency assistance on Wednesday evening following the Potomac Interceptor break.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a local public emergency and requested federal emergency assistance on Wednesday evening following the Potomac Interceptor break.
Lawmakers press DC Water for transparency on Potomac sewage spill response
Several members of Congress from both Maryland and Virginia are demanding that D.C. water step up its efforts to clean up the environmental damage. FOX 5’s Tom Fitzgerald is live along the Potomac River waterfront in Georgetown tonight.
Several members of Congress from both Maryland and Virginia are demanding that D.C. water step up its efforts to clean up the environmental damage. FOX 5’s Tom Fitzgerald is live along the Potomac River waterfront in Georgetown tonight.
Potomac River sewage spill: VDH urges residents to avoid contaminated water
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has issued a recreational water advisory after a major sewage spill contaminated the Potomac River.
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has issued a recreational water advisory after a major sewage spill contaminated the Potomac River.
Maryland leaders push oversight after historic Potomac spill
Leaders in Maryland are hearing from officials about ongoing efforts to clean up what’s being described as the largest sewage spill in U.S. history.
Leaders in Maryland are hearing from officials about ongoing efforts to clean up what’s being described as the largest sewage spill in U.S. history.
Sewage continues to spill into Potomac River after major line collapses
A collapsed sewer line is still triggering multiple sewage overflows into the Potomac River, raising E.
A collapsed sewer line is still triggering multiple sewage overflows into the Potomac River, raising E.
Trump administration revokes EPA's ability to regulate climate change
The Trump administration revoked the EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding, which has served as the legal foundation for regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act.
The Trump administration revoked the EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding, which has served as the legal foundation for regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act.
Controversial weed killer dicamba approved for some GMO crops: What to know
The EPA has reapproved a controversial weed killer for use on two genetically modified crops. Environmentalists fear the chemical will drift and destroy nearby farms, as it has in the past.
The EPA has reapproved a controversial weed killer for use on two genetically modified crops. Environmentalists fear the chemical will drift and destroy nearby farms, as it has in the past.
DC Water says sewage spill cleanup will take up to 6 weeks
More than two weeks after a collapsed sewer line sent massive amounts of wastewater into the Potomac River, crews hit another setback when a large rock blocking repair work was discovered. FOX 5's Bob Barnard explains.
More than two weeks after a collapsed sewer line sent massive amounts of wastewater into the Potomac River, crews hit another setback when a large rock blocking repair work was discovered. FOX 5's Bob Barnard explains.
Florida man’s morning commute halted by bear wandering through his yard
A Florida man’s morning work commute was delayed after he was greeted by a black bear strolling across his front yard.
A Florida man’s morning work commute was delayed after he was greeted by a black bear strolling across his front yard.
MN Boundary Waters: US House revokes mining ban in Superior National Forest, vote moves to Senate
Lawmakers at the U.S. House of Representatives voted to lift a federal ban on mining in the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, setting up another vote in the Republican-controlled Senate.
Lawmakers at the U.S. House of Representatives voted to lift a federal ban on mining in the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, setting up another vote in the Republican-controlled Senate.
Arlington County residents concerned about chemicals being released from wastewater treatment plant
Some Arlington County residents are raising concerns about what's coming out of a wastewater treatment plant in the area. It has prompted a public hearing that’s being held Thursday evening.
Some Arlington County residents are raising concerns about what's coming out of a wastewater treatment plant in the area. It has prompted a public hearing that’s being held Thursday evening.
Arlington County residents concerned about chemicals being released from wastewater treatment plant
Some Arlington County residents are raising concerns about what's coming out of a wastewater treatment plant in the area. It has prompted a public hearing that’s being held Thursday evening.
Some Arlington County residents are raising concerns about what's coming out of a wastewater treatment plant in the area. It has prompted a public hearing that’s being held Thursday evening.
New USDA website centralizes info in fight against New World screwworm parasite threatening U.S. livestock
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.
Mosquitoes found in Iceland for the first time, leaving only one mosquito-free spot on Earth
If you want to visit a place with no mosquitoes, you’ll have to go south – far south.
If you want to visit a place with no mosquitoes, you’ll have to go south – far south.
These US cities face the greatest severe weather threats, data shows
More than one in four U.S. homes—representing $12.7 trillion in real estate value—are now exposed to severe or extreme climate risks, according to a new Realtor.cm report.
More than one in four U.S. homes—representing $12.7 trillion in real estate value—are now exposed to severe or extreme climate risks, according to a new Realtor.cm report.
These states rank as the most energy-efficient in 2025, data shows
Managing daily energy usage can help the environment and save you money on household utility costs, and a new report shows the states that stand out with their effectiveness using less energy.
Managing daily energy usage can help the environment and save you money on household utility costs, and a new report shows the states that stand out with their effectiveness using less energy.