Explorer finds rare Civil War relics on banks of drought-stricken Mississippi River
With river levels at record lows, the artifacts were just sitting there among the rocks waiting to be picked up.
With river levels at record lows, the artifacts were just sitting there among the rocks waiting to be picked up.
Invasive worm that causes Beech leaf disease spreading to Oakland and Wayne counties
The microscopic worm that's known to devastate trees in the Northeast U.S. was first reported in Michigan this year. Since then, it's been found in several cities in Metro Detroit.
The microscopic worm that's known to devastate trees in the Northeast U.S. was first reported in Michigan this year. Since then, it's been found in several cities in Metro Detroit.
EPA awarding nearly $1 billion to schools for electric buses
Only about 1% of the nation’s 480,000 school buses were electric as of last year. Funding comes from the federal Clean School Bus Program, which includes $5 billion from the bipartisan infrastructure law.
Only about 1% of the nation’s 480,000 school buses were electric as of last year. Funding comes from the federal Clean School Bus Program, which includes $5 billion from the bipartisan infrastructure law.
Most plastic recycling ends up in the trash, Greenpeace report finds
"Unlike with paper or metals, there are two insurmountable barriers that prevent plastic recycling from ever working at scale: toxicity and economics," Greenpeace report says.
"Unlike with paper or metals, there are two insurmountable barriers that prevent plastic recycling from ever working at scale: toxicity and economics," Greenpeace report says.
A green Halloween: How to make your spooky holiday more eco-friendly
From Halloween costume exchanges to pumpkin smashes, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the spooky holiday while also reducing waste.
From Halloween costume exchanges to pumpkin smashes, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the spooky holiday while also reducing waste.
Deep-sea explorers unearth giant shark tooth likely millions of years old
The possible megalodon tooth was found during a three-week expedition on a remote Pacific island.
The possible megalodon tooth was found during a three-week expedition on a remote Pacific island.
New trend has teens dumping out milk in grocery stores
Videos that have popped up on social media show teens pouring milk onto the floor, over sales counters and elsewhere in the store.
Videos that have popped up on social media show teens pouring milk onto the floor, over sales counters and elsewhere in the store.
Hawaii's Mauna Loa, largest active volcano on planet, in 'state of heightened unrest'
Scientists at the observatory were monitoring Mauna Loa closely for changes.
Scientists at the observatory were monitoring Mauna Loa closely for changes.
Alaska cancels snow crab season for first time in state history
Last year’s snow crab harvest was the smallest in over 40 years.
Last year’s snow crab harvest was the smallest in over 40 years.
Watch: Climate protesters throw tomato soup on Van Gogh's famous 'Sunflowers' painting
Activists dumped two cans of Heinz tomato soup over the oil painting, one of the Dutch artist’s most iconic works.
Activists dumped two cans of Heinz tomato soup over the oil painting, one of the Dutch artist’s most iconic works.
460+ pounds of poached salmon donated to Michigan families
Manistee County families received donations of salmon after fishermen from Colorado poached 463 pounds of the fish from a Michigan river.
Manistee County families received donations of salmon after fishermen from Colorado poached 463 pounds of the fish from a Michigan river.
How to order a free tree to plant on your property
Planting trees on your property can have a number of benefits, including lowering energy bills, cleaning the air, and adding to the scenery. Here is how you can get a tree in a gallon pot delivered to your home — completely free.
Planting trees on your property can have a number of benefits, including lowering energy bills, cleaning the air, and adding to the scenery. Here is how you can get a tree in a gallon pot delivered to your home — completely free.
Map shows why more people could move to Michigan, Great Lakes in future
Here's the spots that may become the best place to move in Michigan as extreme weather continues to grow.
Here's the spots that may become the best place to move in Michigan as extreme weather continues to grow.
New Zealand proposes taxing cow burps, pee to tackle climate change
New Zealand’s government is proposing a tax on the greenhouse gasses that farm animals make from burping and peeing as part of a plan to tackle climate change.
New Zealand’s government is proposing a tax on the greenhouse gasses that farm animals make from burping and peeing as part of a plan to tackle climate change.
Detroit beautifying city, putting people work by planting 75,000 trees
The City of Detroit plans to plant 75,000 trees over the next five years. This project will help create jobes, beautify the city, and improve the health of people.
The City of Detroit plans to plant 75,000 trees over the next five years. This project will help create jobes, beautify the city, and improve the health of people.
More than 1.3 million gallons of partially treated wastewater released into Huron River
On Tuesday, 1,375,000 gallons of partially treated wastewater were released into the Huron River in Ann Arbor.
On Tuesday, 1,375,000 gallons of partially treated wastewater were released into the Huron River in Ann Arbor.
Jellyfish discovered in Island Lake Recreation Area pond near Brighton
Scientists aren't sure what impact the invasive jellyfish have on the environment. But video shot by a FOX 2 photo journalist shows they're now flourishing in even isolated ponds around Michigan.
Scientists aren't sure what impact the invasive jellyfish have on the environment. But video shot by a FOX 2 photo journalist shows they're now flourishing in even isolated ponds around Michigan.
Climate change could lead to more invasive stink bugs in Michigan, study predicts
A recent study predicts that climate change will make environments more suitable for brown marmorated stink bugs, leading to more of these invasive pests in Michigan and other parts of the U.S.
A recent study predicts that climate change will make environments more suitable for brown marmorated stink bugs, leading to more of these invasive pests in Michigan and other parts of the U.S.
Michigan could pay property owners to remove scrap tire piles
Old tires can become breeding grounds for pests and sources of blight in cities. The state wants to repurpose them for road projects and energy production.
Old tires can become breeding grounds for pests and sources of blight in cities. The state wants to repurpose them for road projects and energy production.
Stellantis fined $62K for air quality violations by state; resident calls it 'an insult'
"So I mean, to fine $62,000 for 13 months of polluting a community to me is like, that’s the price of doing business," Robert Shobe said. "...They make that every two or three minutes off of those vehicles rolling down that line."
"So I mean, to fine $62,000 for 13 months of polluting a community to me is like, that’s the price of doing business," Robert Shobe said. "...They make that every two or three minutes off of those vehicles rolling down that line."