Choppers To Douse Outer Borough Marshes With Mosquito Killer Next Week
NYC will fly helicopters over marshes in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island next week to apply larvicide aimed at reducing mosquito breeding and West Nile risk.
Dead Blackbird By Klenhard Park Triggers Woodland's First West Nile Scare
A dead Brewer's blackbird near Klenhard Park in east Woodland tested positive for West Nile virus, the first confirmed sign in Yolo County this season. Officials urge residents to remove standing water and report dead birds.
Texas Gets Gritty As Saharan Dust Blows In, Painting Skies And Testing Lungs
A Saharan dust plume moved into Texas on June 5, 2026, bringing hazy skies, vivid sunsets and a higher risk of breathing trouble for people with asthma or COPD. Check local AQI and follow health guidance.
California Considers Stormwater Permits For Big‑Box Sites
Environmental groups filed petitions asking regulators to require stormwater permits for big-box stores and warehouses, arguing parking‑lot runoff is a major source of toxic pollution.












