New USDA website centralizes info in fight against New World screwworm parasite threatening U.S. livestock

The U.S  Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal  agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.

These US cities face the greatest severe weather threats, data shows

More than one in four U.S. homes—representing $12.7 trillion in real estate value—are now exposed to severe or extreme climate risks, according to a new Realtor.cm report.

These states rank as the most energy-efficient in 2025, data shows

Managing daily energy usage can help the environment and save you money on household utility costs, and a new report shows the states that stand out with their effectiveness using less energy.

These are the greenest cities in the U.S. in 2025, data shows

A new report highlights cities that perform a lot of environmentally friendly practices to preserve the planet, and here’s where your area ranks.

Keeping gardens alive in heat, organic fertilizers | Tuesdays with Toni
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Toni Farmer, Adjunct Professor of Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania, provides tips on how to maintain your garden in the heat and using healthier fertilizers in your garden.

Friday thunderstorm, heat forecast update
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The FOX 29 Weather Authority team updates the Friday afternoon and evening forecast, focusing on the severe thunderstorm watch and extreme heat warning.

Hanging string lights, benefits of broadleaf plantain | Tuesdays with Toni
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Toni Farmer, Professor of Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania, provides tips on how to properly, easily hang string lights, as well as some of the many benefits of broadleaf plantain.

EPA’s research and development office eliminated; thousands laid off

The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is eliminating its research and development arm and reducing agency staff by thousands of employees.

Too much rain | FOX Weather Philly
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Dr David Robinson, N.J. State Climatologist Rutgers University discusses how the frequency of flash-flooding events and severe weather has been on the rise in the Northeast, saying more rain is falling in larger events.

Summer Harvest | Tuesdays with Toni
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Toni Farmer, Professor of Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania, talks about summer harvest, including zucchini, tomatoes and cucumbers, along with grapes.

Greenland village comes face-to-face with a giant iceberg

Photos released by the town in Greenland show giant wedges of ice towering over homes, businesses and boats.

Farmers grappling with heat, heavy rain
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Frequent heavy rain and the heat are impacting farmers in the area as they try to adjust how they manage their farms in order to get a good harvest.

Safeguarding your garden and pest control | Tuesdays with Toni
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Toni Farmer, Professor of Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania, talks about how to safeguard your plants and garden spaces in severe weather, as well as pest control ideas.

Philadelphia heat: What you need to know to stay safe in dangerous heat

Now that the Delaware Valley is seeing the first official day of summer, an Extreme Heat Watch has already been issued for nearly the entire region, as we are set to see a long-duration, dangerous heat wave.

Philly residents plan for extreme heat
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As a dangerous heat wave sets up to envelope the region, Philly residents make plans for staying cool.

Extreme heat watch issued | FOX Weather Philly
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The FOX 29 Weather Authority provides a heads up on the extreme heat set to overtake the region, as we get ready to enter a dangerous, long-duration heat wave.

Easy tips for ridding your yard of mosquitoes, bugs | Tuesdays with Toni
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Toni Farmer, Professor of Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania, provides easy and helpful tips for controlling mosquitoes and bugs in your yard.