City leaders and residents share fear, outrage at chemical ooze leak on I-696
The public got to voice concern about the toxic chemicals seen leaching onto I-696. But when it was the council's turn to respond, things got a little emotional.
The public got to voice concern about the toxic chemicals seen leaching onto I-696. But when it was the council's turn to respond, things got a little emotional.
I-696 chemical leak mixed with rainy forecast is causing concern
Clean-up is still being monitored at the site of the chemical spill along I-696 in Madison Heights, where officials confirmed Chromium-6 had been seeping from a condemned business.
Clean-up is still being monitored at the site of the chemical spill along I-696 in Madison Heights, where officials confirmed Chromium-6 had been seeping from a condemned business.
How to tell if your gift wrapping is recyclable
A very simple test will help you determine if your gift wrapping paper is recyclable or not.
A very simple test will help you determine if your gift wrapping paper is recyclable or not.
Chemical oozing onto 696 poses no threat to water, officials say
State health officials say there is no threat to drinking water from the yellow-green substance that was found oozing onto 696 in Madison Heights.
State health officials say there is no threat to drinking water from the yellow-green substance that was found oozing onto 696 in Madison Heights.
Yellow substance seeping onto I-696 identified as chemical Hexavelent Chromium
The greenish-yellow substance is currently being tested by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The results are expected sometime later on Saturday.
The greenish-yellow substance is currently being tested by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The results are expected sometime later on Saturday.
Gov. Whitmer vetoes bill that would overturn ban on baiting deer
Gov. Whitmer has voted legislation that would have overturned Michigan's ban on bating deer or elk. While the restriction is used to reduce the spread of animal diseases, the bill's sponsor said the regulation pushed hunters away from the sport.
Gov. Whitmer has voted legislation that would have overturned Michigan's ban on bating deer or elk. While the restriction is used to reduce the spread of animal diseases, the bill's sponsor said the regulation pushed hunters away from the sport.
Air pollution is causing spikes in various illnesses such as depression, UTIs, sepsis and lung disease
A recent study by University College London (UCL) says that those exposed to higher levels of air pollution have a higher chance of experiencing depression leading to death by suicide.
A recent study by University College London (UCL) says that those exposed to higher levels of air pollution have a higher chance of experiencing depression leading to death by suicide.
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?
Technology is improving by the day so it is out with the old and in with the new. But what happens to the old?
The Arctic may have crossed tipping point into destructive climate feedback loop, NOAA report says
The Arctic region is changing dramatically as a result of climate change. Permafrost is melting and releasing carbon into the atmosphere, and a new federal report suggests that this may have tipped the Arctic region past the point of no return, making it a global warming accelerator.
The Arctic region is changing dramatically as a result of climate change. Permafrost is melting and releasing carbon into the atmosphere, and a new federal report suggests that this may have tipped the Arctic region past the point of no return, making it a global warming accelerator.
Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg named TIME’s 2019 Person of the Year
The 16-year-old Swedish activist is the youngest person to ever receive the distinction.
The 16-year-old Swedish activist is the youngest person to ever receive the distinction.
No radiation risk found in water after uranium-contaminated property falls into Detroit River
After a uranium-contaminated property collapsed and fell into the Detroit River around Thanksgiving, the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) said there are no concerns about elevated radiation risk in the water.
After a uranium-contaminated property collapsed and fell into the Detroit River around Thanksgiving, the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) said there are no concerns about elevated radiation risk in the water.
Christmas sweaters are making plastic pollution worse, environmental charity warns
Many Christmas sweaters contain harmful materials that are adding to world's pollution problem, according to a U.K. environmental charity.
Many Christmas sweaters contain harmful materials that are adding to world's pollution problem, according to a U.K. environmental charity.
Uranium-contaminated property partially collapses into Detroit River
Property along the Detroit River said to be contaminated with uranium has partially collapsed into the Detroit River.
Property along the Detroit River said to be contaminated with uranium has partially collapsed into the Detroit River.
Sperm whale found dead with 220 pound ‘ball’ of trash in stomach
The whale was found with roughly 220 pounds of garbage and debris, including sections of net, plastic cups and bags.
The whale was found with roughly 220 pounds of garbage and debris, including sections of net, plastic cups and bags.
DNR seeking tips into poached "majestic" bull elk at state forest
The Department of Natural Resources is looking for help into the illegal poaching of a bull elk at one of Michigan's state forests. The head of an elk was found in the Pigeon River State Forest, about 20 miles northeast of Gaylord in the upper portion of the lower peninsula.
The Department of Natural Resources is looking for help into the illegal poaching of a bull elk at one of Michigan's state forests. The head of an elk was found in the Pigeon River State Forest, about 20 miles northeast of Gaylord in the upper portion of the lower peninsula.
Spider and insect populations are declining at ‘frightening’ rates, scientists say
Insect and spider populations are falling dramatically across the globe, spurring concern throughout the scientific community, and a new study suggests that the decline may be happening more quickly and extensively than previously suspected.
Insect and spider populations are falling dramatically across the globe, spurring concern throughout the scientific community, and a new study suggests that the decline may be happening more quickly and extensively than previously suspected.
Sea lamprey numbers declining in Lakes Michigan, Ontario, report shows
A new report on an invasive species of the Great Lakes reveals mainly good news in the fight to wrest control over the waterways from the sea lamprey. Populations of the eel-like organism remain at near-historic lows for most of the Great Lakes, with the exceptions of some areas.
A new report on an invasive species of the Great Lakes reveals mainly good news in the fight to wrest control over the waterways from the sea lamprey. Populations of the eel-like organism remain at near-historic lows for most of the Great Lakes, with the exceptions of some areas.
Flashfood by Meijer presents items near expiration date sold at lower prices
In the FOX-E Report, Meijer is testing a new app that could cut down on food waste, and save you money.
In the FOX-E Report, Meijer is testing a new app that could cut down on food waste, and save you money.
Michigan DNR pledging $8 million to Asian carp barrier in Illinois
Michigan's Department of Natural Resources is pledging $8 million to the construction of a barrier in Illinois that would protect the Great Lakes from Asian carp.
Michigan's Department of Natural Resources is pledging $8 million to the construction of a barrier in Illinois that would protect the Great Lakes from Asian carp.
Matthew McConaughey, volunteers prepare hot meals for SoCal firefighters
Several volunteers with Wild Turkey and actor Matthew McConaughey are helping to give back to the firefighters who have been battling the raging wildfires in Southern California.
Several volunteers with Wild Turkey and actor Matthew McConaughey are helping to give back to the firefighters who have been battling the raging wildfires in Southern California.