Air pollution drops across the globe amid COVID-19 pandemic, data suggests
Less traffic and commerce due to the pandemic could be helping to reduce pollution levels.
Disposable wipes wash ashore Macomb County drain and trees
Candice Miller, Macomb County Commissioner, says Oakland County is dumping sanitary wipes into the Red Run Drain in Warren and has done so for years.
NASA images show how China’s pollution has decreased during coronavirus outbreak
There have been “significant decreases in nitrogen dioxide over China,” reports NASA as quarantines remain in place within the country.
Seasonal allergies? This is not going to be your year, Accuweather warns
If you're allergic to grass and tree pollens, try spending more time indoors.
JPMorgan halts financing for Arctic drilling amid clean-energy push
JPMorgan Chase will no longer provide loans for oil and gas drilling in the Arctic, FOX Business reported
Donald Trump Jr. receives permit to hunt Alaska grizzly bear
The oldest son of President Donald Trump has received a permit to hunt and kill a grizzly bear in Alaska, officials said Monday.
Michigan teen turns plastic thrown in the Great Lakes into clothing
A student at the University of Michigan has a company that turns plastic from the Great Lakes and abroad into clothes he sells around the country.
Up to $10,000 available to Detroiters looking to beautify their city's vacant lots
Detroit Future City is kicking off the fifth year of its working with lots program by offering grants as high as 10 thousand dollars that go toward beautifying neighborhoods and creating productive green space in the community.
Detroit councilwoman introduces river protection ordinance aimed at future environmental hazards
Members of the community and a Detroit city councilwoman spoke in front of the Detroit city hall on Tuesday regarding the next steps to keep pollution out of the Detroit River.
State Rep wants to end toxic materials on Detroit's east side
He said the neighborhood already has too many abandoned homes that might be potentially contaminated with toxic materials.
'We can save Earth': Jeff Bezos pledges $10 billion to fight climate change
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said Monday that he plans to spend $10 billion of his own fortune to help fight climate change.
There's a thing called ice volcanoes, and they're erupting along Lake Michigan
The National Weather Service tweeted out several photos of a winter phenomenon called "ice volcanoes" that happened along Lake Michigan over the weekend.
Earth just had its hottest January in recorded history, NOAA says
NOAA scientists have also projected that 2020 is likely to rank among the five warmest years on record.
Protesters upset with long term energy plan submitted by DTE
Dozens turned out to protest one of the largest utilities in the state over their fifteen-year energy plan
Stony Creek volunteers worried about injured bald eagle ousted from her nest could be in danger
A female bald eagle, last seen with an injured leg is missing and possibly in danger after a larger female bald eagle took over the nest where she used to stay.
High water levels are wreaking havoc in the Great Lakes, swamping communities
Rita Alton has an unusual morning routine these days: Wake up. Get dressed. Go outside to see if her house is closer to tumbling down an 80-foot (24.4-meter) cliff into Lake Michigan.
Antarctica may have experienced its hottest temperature on record
A World Meteorological Organization spokeswoman said the Esperanza base recorded 64.9 Fahrenheit on Thursday — topping the former record of 63.5 degrees tallied in March 2015.
What is a ‘snow moon’? February’s first full moon will light up night sky over the weekend
Moongazers will get a chance to see February’s first full moon known as the "snow moon." It'll reach "peak fullness" on Sunday.
Officials share good news on toxic ooze to skeptical public
Hundreds filled the auditorium of Madison Heights High School and they brought their concerns over the ooze with them.
Super Bowl stadium to introduce recyclable aluminum cups to reduce plastic waste
In an effort to reduce waste at Sunday’s Super Bowl, Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium is ditching plastic cups.