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Map shows hazardous air quality due to California fires
LOS ANGELES (NEXSTAR) – As three major wildfires burn out of control in Southern California, smoke clouded the region and beyond. Millions woke up to hazy skies and poor air quality Wednesday morning...
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2024 was Earth's hottest year ever, passing major climate threshold: 'Alarm...
Above: Climate researchers discuss the potential for a "new normal" in terms of higher temperatures and destructive weather events at a NOAA/NASA briefing on Friday. (AP) – Earth recorded its hottest...
View ArticleNew Mexico oil and gas sites recognized for light pollution reduction
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Permian Basin, the largest oil reserve in the world located in western Texas and southeastern New Mexico, was once also known for its dark skies. But over the years as oil...
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City of Albuquerque holds vote on top goat of bosque cleanup crew
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is asking residents to cast a vote regarding some very important employees: the goats of Galloping Goat Pumpkin Patch. The goats have been hard at...
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New 'wooly devil' plant species discovered in Texas national park
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Texas is big — so big, it seems, that there are still things to be discovered in the state. Staffers at Big Bend National Park, located in Western Texas, found that to be true after...
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PNM calls off East Mountain power shutoff
*PNM's full press conference is in the video at the bottom of this article NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With high winds and dry air increasing the risk of power-line-sparked wildfires throughout New Mexico,...
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Endangered Mexican wolf tracked roaming north of I-40, what to do if you see it
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A female Mexican wolf has been tracked roaming north of Interstate 40, outside of the Experimental Population Area, according to officials from the New Mexico Department...
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Windy season in New Mexico: Here's what to do if you get caught in a dust storm
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With the windy season in full swing in New Mexico, dust storms have been popping up across the state. If you find yourself caught in a dust storm, whether it be while driving or...
View ArticlePOLL: What are New Mexicans planting in their gardens this year?
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Spring has finally sprung. As morning frost comes to an end, peak planting season for many gardens is right around the corner. Whether you're an experienced gardener or a beginner,...
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Earth Day tips for taking care of your outdoor space
BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details. Protecting the earth for the future starts with your patio and backyard If Earth Day (tomorrow) has you pondering ways...
View ArticleTrump administration to fast-track fossil fuels and mining on public lands
The Trump administration has announced that it will use emergency authorities to rapidly increase the pace of approving fossil fuel and mining projects on public lands. The Interior Department...
View ArticleEPA allows high-ethanol gasoline to be used all year
(The Hill) - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said Monday it will allow gasoline containing a higher percentage of ethanol to be used year-round. The move follows President Trump’s energy...
View ArticleWhat is thunderstorm asthma?
CHICAGO (WGN) — Think of it as the perfect storm: High grass pollen counts combined with the high energy of a spring storm can create a formula that leads to deeper problems than just itchy eyes and...
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Smoke from climate-fueled wildfires contributed to thousands of deaths over...
Wildfires driven by climate change contribute to as many as thousands of annual deaths and billions of dollars in economic costs from wildfire smoke in the United States, according to a new study. The...
View ArticleIron Fire in Gila Wilderness now at 100% containment
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Iron Fire, burning in the Gila Wilderness north of Silver City, was 100 percent contained as of Monday afternoon, May 12, fire officials announced in a news release...
View ArticleClean up begins after strong storms rip through West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Crews have begun cleaning up after a line of strong storms barreled across West Michigan on Thursday night, bringing trees down onto homes and power lines, and spawning...
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More storms take aim at the central US after tornado deaths
LONDON, Ky. (AP) — More severe storms were expected to roll across the central U.S. this week following the weather-related deaths of more than two dozen people and a devastating Kentucky tornado. The...
View ArticleWatch: Police car struck by lightning in Oklahoma
NEWCASTLE, Okla. (KFOR) — Officials are urging Oklahomans to be cautious after they shared a video of a police car that was struck by lightning in Newcastle on Monday afternoon. The video posted on...
View ArticleWhy you shouldn't park under an overpass a during tornado
(NEXSTAR) — The U.S., which has already seen over 880 reported tornadoes this year, is on track to see more than in 2024, the second-busiest tornado year on record. Wisconsin is no exception, either,...
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More tornadoes and fewer meteorologists make a dangerous mix that worries...
WASHINGTON (AP) — As nasty tornadoes popped up from Kansas to Kentucky, a depleted National Weather Service was in scramble mode. The agency's office in Jackson, Kentucky, had begun closing nightly as...
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