Monday was the hottest ever recorded day on Earth, data shows
Monday’s scorching temperatures were yet another heat record broken in the past couple of years.
Monday’s scorching temperatures were yet another heat record broken in the past couple of years.
Watch: Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin explosion sends debris skyward
A "localized hydrothermal explosion" sent debris and steam skyward, prompting visitors to run away to safety.
A "localized hydrothermal explosion" sent debris and steam skyward, prompting visitors to run away to safety.
Belle Isle Beach back open after high levels of E. coli detected in Detroit River
While it's unclear what the source of the bacteria was, recent rain events over the past two weeks could have led to runoff into streams that feed the Detroit River.
While it's unclear what the source of the bacteria was, recent rain events over the past two weeks could have led to runoff into streams that feed the Detroit River.
90 invasive snails found in passenger's bag at Detroit Metro Airport
An odd odor from a traveler's bag at Detroit Metro Airport led Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) agents to 90 giant African land snails, which are invasive.
An odd odor from a traveler's bag at Detroit Metro Airport led Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) agents to 90 giant African land snails, which are invasive.
Belle Isle Beach closed for poor water quality
Belle Isle's beaches will be closed until further notice due to poor water quality.
Belle Isle's beaches will be closed until further notice due to poor water quality.
Friends of the Rouge names new executive director
Friends of the Rouge, whose mission is to restore, protect and enhance the Rouge watershed through education, collaboration and stewardship, has named Ashley Flintoff, as its new executive director.
Friends of the Rouge, whose mission is to restore, protect and enhance the Rouge watershed through education, collaboration and stewardship, has named Ashley Flintoff, as its new executive director.
Harmful algae blooms in Great Lakes could increase this summer, NOAA warns
NOAA is closely monitoring the Great Lakes this summer for potential increases in harmful algae that could have economic impacts and affect ecosystems.
NOAA is closely monitoring the Great Lakes this summer for potential increases in harmful algae that could have economic impacts and affect ecosystems.
Man who diverted national park river to ease boat access to Lake Michigan is put on probation
A man convicted of diverting a national park river to ease boat access to Lake Michigan was sentenced Tuesday to probation.
A man convicted of diverting a national park river to ease boat access to Lake Michigan was sentenced Tuesday to probation.
Solar arrays come to 3 Detroit neighborhoods fighting blight and climate change
"The adjoining neighbors get $15,000 to $25,000 a house to upgrade their homes with new furnaces, new roofs, new windows," Duggan said.
"The adjoining neighbors get $15,000 to $25,000 a house to upgrade their homes with new furnaces, new roofs, new windows," Duggan said.
Invasive spotted lanternfly found in Michigan for 2nd time
Invasive spotted lanternfly have been found in Michigan for the second time, this time in Monroe County.
Invasive spotted lanternfly have been found in Michigan for the second time, this time in Monroe County.
Oil spilled into Rouge River at former Northville Downs site
Some quantities, which have not yet been publicly released, of motor oil and kerosene were spilled into the Rouge River just after 4 p.m. June 21.
Some quantities, which have not yet been publicly released, of motor oil and kerosene were spilled into the Rouge River just after 4 p.m. June 21.
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.