Plant hidden in Vermont for 108 years rediscovered thanks to botanist's keen eye

What's all the commotion about this tiny herb? Vermont Fish & Wildlife said that the significance of this discovery lies in where it was found again.

Parts of North Wildwood beach to close as nourishment project begins

A temporary solution to replenish the dwindling beaches of North Wildwood has officially begun, shutting down sections at a time.

New Jersey and wind farm developer Orsted settle claims for $125M over scrapped offshore projects

The state’s Board of Public Utilities says the state and Orsted have settled claims against each other stemming from the company’s decision last October to scrap two wind farms off New Jersey's southern coast.

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.

Tuesday's with Toni: Professor Farmer provides timely gardening tips
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The FOX 29 weather team chats with Professor Toni Farmer about what you should be harvesting at this time, ground covers, tips for keeping mosquitos away and more.

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.

2023 marks hottest summer in over 2,000 years in Northern Hemisphere, study finds

A recent study published in the journal Nature reveals alarming findings about the summer of 2023, asserting it as the hottest in the Northern Hemisphere in over 2,000 years.

Tuesday's with Toni: Professor Farmer provides timely gardening tips
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Toni Farmer, Professor of Agriculture at Rowan University, shares a variety of garden tips, including overcast days are great to move plants around which creates less stress for your plants. Also, how to get several big shows from your roses. And, tips for homegrown berries.

Spectacular Northern Lights display expected across US this weekend

A Severe Geomagnetic Storm Watch raises the possibility of viewing the Northern Lights across the northern half of the U.S., and mostly clear skies are predicted for the Pacific Northwest.

World's largest plant to extract CO2 and turn it to stone opens in Iceland

The world's largest carbon capture facility, Mammoth, has begun operations in Iceland, using direct air capture technology to extract CO2 from the atmosphere and convert it into stone.

Three groups are suing New Jersey to block an offshore wind farm

Three anti-wind power groups are suing New Jersey to overturn a key environmental approval for a wind energy farm planned off the coast of Long Beach Island.

FDR Park’s new $250M development continues after judge dismisses opposing lawsuit

A Philadelphia judge has cleared the way for construction to begin again on the city’s big $250 million plan to renovate FDR park in South Philly after a citizens' lawsuit intended to halt its $100 million development in the western half of the park.

New Jersey seeks fourth round of offshore wind farm proposals as foes push back

New Jersey is seeking a new round of proposals to build wind energy farms off its coastline, forging ahead with its clean energy goals even as local opposition and challenging economics create blowback to the effort.

North Wildwood sets interim plan to fight beach erosion
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A temporary solution to solve beach erosion in North Wildwood has been put in place after collaboration between Gov. Phil Murphy and Mayor Patrick Rosenello.