Added electric vehicle charge in Michigan comes with extra revenue, privacy concerns

Charging electric vehicles extra since they don't pay a gas tax would help the state to continue funding its road repairs. But should the government track where and how far your car travels?

Study: Consumer products containing phthalates increase risk of uterine tumor growth

Dozens of companies involved in food packaging are receiving pressure after the toxic industrial compound PFAS was detected in fast-food wrappers, boxes and plates that consumers interact with on a daily basis.

Fusion breakthrough at Livermore Lab is a milestone for climate, clean energy

Researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California for the first time produced more energy in a fusion reaction than was used to ignite it, something called net energy gain.

Ikea offers buyback of your old furniture for in-store credit

"It's really going to depend on the condition," Preston said. "So when you go online, you're going to fill out a form and tell us the condition of the item and generally, maybe 30-40% of the original price you'll get in-store credit."

Reycling used cars is faster and more efficient than you would think
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When your car reaches the end of its life, it's not done yet. That old beater will get the form of a new life through meticulous work of ripping it apart.

Southfield's Ecycle Opportunities recycles old electronics

Technology is improving by the day so it is out with the old and in with the new. But what happens to the old?

Lego starts recycling program for unwanted bricks

Danish toymaker Lego is testing a new way for customers to return their unwanted bricks in an effort to move closer to its goal of switching to 100 percent sustainable materials in the next decade.

Ford 2020 Police Interceptor SUV is high-powered hybrid

Ford has a brand new police interceptor that is not only expected to outperform most cars on the road - it's supposed to save departments thousands of dollars every year. 

Lightning helps your grass grow. Wait, what?

Not interested in purchasing fertilizer for your yard this year? Fox 2 has you covered. Or rather, the brooding thunderstorm clouds anticipated this spring have you covered.