Planting trees reverses Detroit's heat island effect, adds relief during heat wave
Living in a city can raise temperatures by 8 degrees. But adding trees can lower it by more than 10 degrees. Detroit has planted tens of thousands to compound the benefits.
Living in a city can raise temperatures by 8 degrees. But adding trees can lower it by more than 10 degrees. Detroit has planted tens of thousands to compound the benefits.
Worry over being 'disgusting' drives us to do too much laundry, study says
"There is a conflict between the desire to reduce one's washing to save the environment and the fear of being perceived as a disgusting person with unclean clothes," the author said.
"There is a conflict between the desire to reduce one's washing to save the environment and the fear of being perceived as a disgusting person with unclean clothes," the author said.
Too Good To Go expands to Detroit to reduce food waste through restaurant discounts
Too Good To Go partners with restaurants to help the eateries sell surplus food to customers at a discount. The app recently launched in Detroit, where dozens of restaurants are now offering bags of food for a fraction of retail price.
Too Good To Go partners with restaurants to help the eateries sell surplus food to customers at a discount. The app recently launched in Detroit, where dozens of restaurants are now offering bags of food for a fraction of retail price.
How AI can help (and hurt) climate change
Artificial intelligence significantly impacts the climate crisis by consuming large amounts of energy and water for its data centers, leading to increased greenhouse gas emissions, while also offering tools for climate management, such as improving climate models, optimizing energy use, and enhancing renewable energy efficiency.
Artificial intelligence significantly impacts the climate crisis by consuming large amounts of energy and water for its data centers, leading to increased greenhouse gas emissions, while also offering tools for climate management, such as improving climate models, optimizing energy use, and enhancing renewable energy efficiency.
Blue herons nesting over Detroit River seen killing each other
"It's a cold hard cruel world out there and lots of things happen that make us uncomfortable, but that's the way the world works," an ornithologist told a FOX 2 photojournalist.
"It's a cold hard cruel world out there and lots of things happen that make us uncomfortable, but that's the way the world works," an ornithologist told a FOX 2 photojournalist.
Invasive hydrilla in Michigan a major threat to state's water bodies and economy
It's considered one of the world's most invasive plants and officials are so worried about it's arrival they are digging up the ponds where it was found to eradicate it.
It's considered one of the world's most invasive plants and officials are so worried about it's arrival they are digging up the ponds where it was found to eradicate it.
Louisiana crawfish harvest down as much as 90% in shortage that could cripple industry for years
This year has been one of the worst Louisiana crawfish harvests on record.
This year has been one of the worst Louisiana crawfish harvests on record.
Heatwave in Mexico causes howler monkeys to drop dead from trees
Mexico is facing one of its harshest droughts, with temperatures hitting 113 degrees Fahrenheit (45 degrees Celsius) on Monday, causing severe water shortages and leading to the deaths of at least 83 howler monkeys in Tabasco due to extreme heat and dehydration.
Mexico is facing one of its harshest droughts, with temperatures hitting 113 degrees Fahrenheit (45 degrees Celsius) on Monday, causing severe water shortages and leading to the deaths of at least 83 howler monkeys in Tabasco due to extreme heat and dehydration.
Air Quality Advisory issued for Metro Detroit on Saturday impacting 7 counties
Ample sunshine, light winds with a southern component, and increasing surface and upper-level temperatures will make conditions conducive for ozone development Saturday.
Ample sunshine, light winds with a southern component, and increasing surface and upper-level temperatures will make conditions conducive for ozone development Saturday.
2023 marks hottest summer in over 2,000 years in Northern Hemisphere, study finds
A recent study published in the journal Nature reveals alarming findings about the summer of 2023, asserting it as the hottest in the Northern Hemisphere in over 2,000 years.
A recent study published in the journal Nature reveals alarming findings about the summer of 2023, asserting it as the hottest in the Northern Hemisphere in over 2,000 years.
USDA updates its 2024 Plant Hardiness Map: Find out what planting zone you live in
The updated map offers gardeners, based on where they live, guidance on the best practices to help their plants grow and survive.
The updated map offers gardeners, based on where they live, guidance on the best practices to help their plants grow and survive.
Unlicensed Michigan RV park owner accused of discharging raw sewage into groundwater
The owner of an unlicensed mid-Michigan RV park is accused of violating environmental laws and jeopardizing water quality by discharging raw sewage into groundwater. He was previously issued a cease and desist from EGLE.
The owner of an unlicensed mid-Michigan RV park is accused of violating environmental laws and jeopardizing water quality by discharging raw sewage into groundwater. He was previously issued a cease and desist from EGLE.
World's largest plant to extract CO2 and turn it to stone opens in Iceland
The world's largest carbon capture facility, Mammoth, has begun operations in Iceland, using direct air capture technology to extract CO2 from the atmosphere and convert it into stone.
The world's largest carbon capture facility, Mammoth, has begun operations in Iceland, using direct air capture technology to extract CO2 from the atmosphere and convert it into stone.
Fighting for air: Activists demand change outside steel plant at Detroit-Dearborn border
“I developed asthma in 2018. I had no issues breathing whatsoever until I moved to Southwest Detroit," said Darren Riley.
“I developed asthma in 2018. I had no issues breathing whatsoever until I moved to Southwest Detroit," said Darren Riley.
Lake Erie algal bloom could be worst in years, latest forecasts say
If rainfall continues at an above-average rate in May and June, the size of the bloom could reach a level not seen since 2019.
If rainfall continues at an above-average rate in May and June, the size of the bloom could reach a level not seen since 2019.
Wayne County air monitors installed to collect data, inform citizens about poor quality
The data from the monitors will help people better track the air quality in their area. But it will also inform long-term fixes to bad air in Wayne County.
The data from the monitors will help people better track the air quality in their area. But it will also inform long-term fixes to bad air in Wayne County.
Saugatuck Brewing using beer to raise money for fish, wildlife habitat restoration
Saugatuck Brewing Co. is using one of its popular beers, Rainbow Rodeo IPA, to help Michigan's environment.
Saugatuck Brewing Co. is using one of its popular beers, Rainbow Rodeo IPA, to help Michigan's environment.
Invasive algae 'rock snot' found in Michigan stream used for fishing trout
Left unmanaged, the algae can thrive in pristine rivers, creating a dense mat that deprives water habitats of important nutrients.
Left unmanaged, the algae can thrive in pristine rivers, creating a dense mat that deprives water habitats of important nutrients.
Wetland restoration in Southeast Michigan reconnects habitat to Lake Erie
The work was finished just in time for spring, completing a birder's paradise as migratory season kicks into gear.
The work was finished just in time for spring, completing a birder's paradise as migratory season kicks into gear.
Isle Royale wolf numbers stable, moose population declining
Moose numbers are down 14% from last year and 60% since 2019, when the population peaked at over 2,000 animals.
Moose numbers are down 14% from last year and 60% since 2019, when the population peaked at over 2,000 animals.