Water is widely considered the most precious resource on our planet, but billions of gallons of it are wasted daily by the sprinkler systems many of us use to create lush landscapes around our homes. Learn ways to cut back on that wasted water while still feeding your lawn and garden.

A classic springtime weather pattern will raise the threat of numerous severe storms developing across more than a dozen states in the Plains and Midwest early next week. Prepare for the possibility of tornadoes, high winds and damaging hail.

May is a changeable month, and not just because of everyone feeling temperatures warm. The epicenter for tornado activity shifts, tropical storms occasionally form and some can see winter's leftovers appear.

It's one of the biggest broods, and if you're in one of these 13 states, you're likely to hear their noisy mating call soon.

The 2025 “State of the Air” report highlights bright spots where clean air still prevails, with Honolulu and Casper, Wyoming tying for the best air in the nation. Other top performers include Cheyenne, Anchorage, St. George, Bozeman, Bangor, and parts of Maui—but the list of clean-air cities is shrinking as nearly half of Americans now live in areas that earned a failing grade.