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What will be the climate fallout from Trump's 'big beautiful bill'?

What will be the climate fallout from Trump's 'big beautiful bill'?

Solar panels in Tucson, Arizona, US Rebecca Noble/Bloomberg via Getty Images Cuts to clean energy spending in the bill President Donald Trump signed into law on 4 July could lead to billions of tonnes of additional CO2 emissions over the next...

Death toll from Texas flooding tops 100 as search for survivors continues

Death toll from Texas flooding tops 100 as search for survivors continues

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Young women are working at near-record rates 06:21 Now Playing Death toll from Texas flooding tops 100 as search for survivors continues 07:16 UP NEXT More than...

Texas floods shine spotlight on Trump's weather and disaster cuts

The deadly Texas floods are drawing renewed scrutiny to Trump administration cuts at the nation's weather and climate research agencies. A flash flood on Friday unleashed water from the Guadalupe River in Central Texas, killing at least 90...

Gracie Hunt shares gut-wrenching message after family member dies in Texas floods

Gracie Hunt shares gut-wrenching message after family member dies in Texas floods

Mercy Chefs founder and CEO Gary LeBlanc joins 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss how his nonprofit has stepped up to aid Texas families and first responders in wake of the catastrophic flooding in Central Texas. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News...

Update: Flood advisory for 3 N.J. counties expected to expire at 5 p.m.

Update: Flood advisory for 3 N.J. counties expected to expire at 5 p.m.

The advisory was issued for Essex, Hudson and Union counties. "The Flood Advisory will expire at 5 p.m. this afternoon for portions of northeast New Jersey, including the following areas, Essex, Hudson and Union and southeast New York, including...

Update: The flood advisory for Bergen and Passaic counties is anticipated to expire at 6:30 p.m.

Update: The flood advisory for Bergen and Passaic counties is anticipated to expire at 6:30 p.m.

The advisory was active for Bergen and Passaic counties. "The Flood Advisory will expire at 6:30 p.m. this evening for portions of northeast New Jersey, including the following areas, Bergen and Passaic and southeast New York, including the...

Severe flooding in North Carolina after Chantal dumps heavy rain

Severe flooding in North Carolina after Chantal dumps heavy rain

Officials in central North Carolina rescued dozens of stranded people Sunday night and early Monday after Tropical Depression Chantal dumped up to 10 inches of rain in parts of the state, bringing significant flooding that inundated homes, closed...

Guest Column: Peeling back the curtain on climate lawsuits

Guest Column: Peeling back the curtain on climate lawsuits

Under Joe Biden, filing lawsuits against energy producers and accusing them of harming the environment was cool. Under Donald J. Trump’s America First energy policy, not so much. The “David vs. Goliath” narrative has collapsed on the altar of...

Camp flooding puts parents on edge as tragedy shows danger of sending kids away for summer

Camp flooding puts parents on edge as tragedy shows danger of sending kids away for summer

Holly Kate Hurley joins 'America's Newsroom' to share her firsthand account of the flash flooding that devastated Camp Mystic. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As countless children flock to summer camps around the country to enjoy the...

Death toll from Texas flooding over July 4 weekend surpasses 100

Death toll from Texas flooding over July 4 weekend surpasses 100

Authorities search along the Guadalupe River following catastrophic flooding in Kerrville, Texas, July 7, 2025. /VCG Authorities search along the Guadalupe River following catastrophic flooding in Kerrville, Texas, July 7, 2025. /VCG The death...

Coast Guard swimmer rescues 165 from deadly Texas floods

Coast Guard swimmer rescues 165 from deadly Texas floods

A New Jersey man with the U.S. Coast Guard is being hailed as a hero for helping rescue more than 165 people from the deadly Texas floods. Many of those rescued were girls staying at Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp, where at least 27 other...

NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Tuesday

NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Tuesday

Advisories HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. HEAT ADVISORY in effect until 8 p.m. Heat index values up to 103 expected. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting...

Coast Guard member from NJ helps rescue 165 in Texas floods

Coast Guard member from NJ helps rescue 165 in Texas floods

A New Jersey man is being hailed a hero for his role in saving 165 people from the deadly Texas flooding. Scott Ruskan, a U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer and petty officer from Oxford Township in Warren County, completed his first rescue mission....

Twin sisters, 8, killed in Texas flash floods ‘brought so much joy’ to grieving family

Twin sisters, 8, killed in Texas flash floods ‘brought so much joy’ to grieving family

Hanna (left) and Rebecca Lawrence were killed in flash flooding on July 4 (Picture: John Lawrence via AP) Twin sisters who had just finished second grade are among the dead as the death toll of flash flooding in Texas passes 100. Dozens of...

The State We’re In: Digging up New Jersey’s past

The State We’re In: Digging up New Jersey’s past

Looking to beat the summer heat? How about splashing around in creeks hunting for fossils? Fossiling is a hands-on, watery adventure perfect for friends and families looking to explore nature, get a little messy, and discover ancient treasures...

This data tool is changing how New Jersey plans public transit. Here’s how other regions could use it, too.

This data tool is changing how New Jersey plans public transit. Here’s how other regions could use it, too.

This is a guest post by Ed Paulino, innovation fellow at the New Jersey State Office of Innovation. How can we empower New Jerseyans to more easily understand and take action on pressing transportation needs in their communities? That’s the...

N.J. weather: Flash flooding threat grows. Up to 6 inches of rain possible in some areas.

N.J. weather: Flash flooding threat grows. Up to 6 inches of rain possible in some areas.

Weather forecasters say they are becoming increasingly concerned about the potential threat of serious flash flooding in parts of New Jersey Monday from heavy rain sparked by the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal. The National Weather Service...

Topgolf to Open New Entertainment Venue in Parsippany, New Jersey

30PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Topgolf will open a new entertainment venue at 1269 U.S. Route 46 in the Northern New Jersey community of Parsippany. The square footage was not disclosed. The three-level facility will feature 102 climate-controlled hitting...

N.J. weather: Flash flood warning issued in part of state, with heavy rain soaking area

N.J. weather: Flash flood warning issued in part of state, with heavy rain soaking area

Waves of heavy rain are drenching parts of New Jersey early Monday evening as clusters of showers and thunderstorms have been sweeping across the state, sparking a flash flood warning in one county and flood advisories in other counties. Although...

Partnering opportunities, STEELS standards at core of inaugural regional environmental literacy Ripple Effects Convening

Partnering opportunities, STEELS standards at core of inaugural regional environmental literacy Ripple Effects Convening

PHOTO PROVIDED People look at a display during the inaugural regional environmental literacy Ripple Effects Convening in June in this photo by the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association.Partnering and collaboration were among central themes of...

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