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.
Mosquitoes found in Iceland for the first time, leaving only one mosquito-free spot on Earth
If you want to visit a place with no mosquitoes, you’ll have to go south – far south.
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
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
The FOX 29 Weather Authority team updates the Friday afternoon and evening forecast, focusing on the severe thunderstorm watch and extreme heat warning.
Bucks County jet fuel leak: Impact to residents remains high as more wells test positive for benzene
Residents of a Bucks County town are still dealing with the impacts of a pipeline leak that sent jet fuel into their drinking water.
Hanging string lights, benefits of broadleaf plantain | Tuesdays with Toni
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
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
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.
Safeguarding your garden and pest control | Tuesdays with Toni
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.
Extreme heat watch issued | FOX Weather Philly
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.
‘Warming stripes’ graphics updated for 2025: See your city's
Climate Central's new “warming stripes" show U.S. cities are heating up fast. See which places are warming most.
Easy tips for ridding your yard of mosquitoes, bugs | Tuesdays with Toni
Toni Farmer, Professor of Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania, provides easy and helpful tips for controlling mosquitoes and bugs in your yard.