From 1950 to 1999, the first 100-degree day typically arrived about four weeks later for most cities. In Austin, for example, the average first triple-digit day was July 16 — compared to June 24 from 2000 to 2024.
Texas could hit its first 100-degree day this weekend — unusually early by historical standards.
NWS data shows that since 2000, the average first triple-digit day across much of the state has occurred between late May and late June — already significantly earlier than in the previous century.
Does Texas have Dark Sky communities?
Yep! In fact, it claims the sixth-earliest International Dark Sky community in the world.
Not taking a political stance but here to remind you to act like a journalist and triple-check things. I have nightmare of these things.
(Not sure where to give credit!)
Andrew Tate’s worst crime was his style. Ew.
Ruth Marcus left The Washington Post after they killed her column. The New Yorker just published it in full.
The Department of Labor has cut child care programs for its own employees, according to an internal announcement obtained by HuffPost
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Petition for Gwen Stefani at the next halftime performance
“I don’t expect any candidate to check every single box,” said Senator Mark Kelly, retired astronaut and Navy captain who is on the committee. “But he doesn’t seem to check any boxes.”
Let it be known, we are in a sixth mass extinction. We are causing the same distress on our planet and species as the flooding of Earth and a giant asteroid.
Think about that.
My New Year’s resolution was to read more—well, among a lot of other things. The first book I chose was @elizkolbert.bsky.social’s “The Sixth Extinction” and read through in less than a day (it would’ve been faster had I not had my toddler).
Man, the feelings this book has given me.
Even far from the fire lines in the nation’s largest county, residents are fearful and worried their neighborhood could be next.
Feels so nice to be in a space that cares about halting the spread of disinformation. What a time to be an environmental journalist.
Well, guess I’m back over here 👋 so long Meta and X. You won’t be missed.
Dang, can't believe so many of y'all moved over finally. Welcome home, folks!
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The burrows also provide homes to several other species, including the federally protected burrowing owl, snake species and dozens of invertebrates. The reason the black-footed ferret is now extirpated from Texas is a direct result of the war against prairie dogs for development, ag. and energy.
As one of few native keystone species, the prairie dog provides various ecological services, including seed dispersal.
Within just a few square feet, I counted at least seven native wildflower species. Among them: Tahoka daisies, cosmos, goldenaster, purple groundcherry, globe mallow and others.
A prairie dog hole is surrounded by Tahoka daisy
A patch of Tahoka daisy and goldenaster
A patch of purple ground cherry
Make no mistake, this seemingly barren playa is teeming with life - particularly in terms of biodiversity, thanks in part to the magic that occurs in the intricate underground tunnel network that belongs to the prairie dog.
Federal officials announced on Monday that two dairy cows in Texas have tested positive for bird flu.
A 20-year-old college student at Texas A&M Corpus Christi is headed to the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
The baby gorilla born earlier this year via emergency C-section at the Fort Worth Zoo is headed to Cleveland.
We've all heard the popular phrase: "Lightning never strikes in the same place twice."
But data shows that this isn't entirely accurate.
Sure, they're pretty and their white blooms are a harbinger of spring. But they also omit an unpleasant odor reminiscent of rotten fish — and that's not even their biggest problem.
No, you're not wrong. Winter is becoming warmer and shorter.
This year, all major cities across Texas — except Austin — recorded warmer-than-usual temperatures, according to an index from the Midwest Regional Climate Center. And all cities in the state are also seeing earlier spring weather.
