2022 among warmest years on record; experts warn warmer temps to come

Government science teams say that 2022 didn't quite set a record for heat, but it was in the top five or six warmest on record depending on who's doing the measuring.

Vice President Kamala Harris visits Ann Arbor

Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting Ann Arbor on Thursday to discuss the actions President Joe Biden's administration is taking to combat climate change.

Huron-Clinton Metroparks announces first physical location in Detroit

The Huron-Clinton Metroparks offers an array of parks around Detroit, but nothing within the city. It's first location will be along the Detroit River.

Michigan-native bird species Black-capped Chickadee uses supercharged memory to survive winter

Most birds add feathers or weight so they can fly south to the winter. But the Black-capped Chickadee adds brain power to survive the colder months. Scientists believe this supercharged memory impacts the forests the bird lives in.

Climate in 2022: Extreme heat, drought, floods fueled by warming planet

By October, the U.S. had experienced 15 major weather disasters with losses exceeding $1 billion in damage each, according to NOAA.

Christmas tree pickup, recycling tips for after the holidays

Recycling options vary among communities but here are some general tips on how to get rid of your real tree.

Iconic Berlin Christmas tree decapitated by climate activists

The climate activists used a hydraulic lift and a hand saw to cut 6 feet off the top of the tree and hang up a banner stating: “This is only the tip of the Christmas tree.”

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.

Oldest DNA reveals what life was like in Greenland 2 million years ago

Scientists have discovered the oldest known DNA and used it to reveal what life was like 2 million years ago in the northern tip of Greenland.

Ancient life, rare plants found in Michigan's sinkholes

Several sinkholes in northeast Michigan spawned from the vast cave network underneath the region. A FOX 2 photographer ventured into these columns, finding plants and organisms found nowhere else in Michigan.