Eric Henrikson

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Beating the heat at the Austin Zoo; how animals stay cool

Weeks away from reopening, Waterloo Park owes a lot to Waller Creek

Waterloo Park will open in August. (Screenshot from Waterloo Greenway Conservancy video)

Is Texas prepared for wildfire season?

Breathing better? The rain might be why

Rainy day in Downtown Austin

Unusual summer weather continues this week, here’s why

New satellite gives NASA a better look at Earth’s weather

Could this spray solve the “urban heat island” problem?

Urban heat islands occur when there's a high concentration of materials such as concrete, asphalt and steel. These materials absorb more heat energy from the sun instead of reflecting it causing temperatures in cities to be warmer than their surrounding areas.

Lesson: Why do we drive on asphalt?

LESSON: Earth’s 6th extinction level event is already happening — can it be stopped?

Is Austin a Bird City? What the designation means for Texas cities