$50B investment will address contaminants in US drinking water, EPA announces
According to the EPA, the funding will “create jobs while upgrading America’s aging water infrastructure.”
EGLE, EPA to host public hearing to get input on proposed changes to Belleville hazardous waste landfill
Wayne Disposal Inc. submitted a major modification request for the Belleville landfill.
Many climate activists support Biden's move to use oil reserve
Democrats and environmentalists mostly support President Joe Biden’s decision to release a record-setting 50 million barrels of oil from America’s strategic reserve, even as the action appeared to contradict the president's long-term goal to fight climate change.
Bright green creek in Macomb County was non-toxic, put in by Clinton Township
Authorities in Macomb County have determined what caused a creek in Clinton Township to suddenly turn bright green over the weekend.
Explainer: Why quitting coal is so hard despite its negative impact on climate change
In the run-up to the U.N. climate talks in Glasgow, host Britain announced one of its goals of the conference was to consign coal to history.
Warmer summers creating worse tick problems for moose, Isle Royale study shows
It’s a ghastly sight: ticks by tens of thousands burrowed into a moose’s broad body, sucking its lifeblood as the agonized host rubs against trees so vigorously that much of its fur wears away. A new study shows the infestation is worsening.
Creek in Clinton Twp subdivision turned bright green
A creek in a Clinton Township subdivision turned noticeably green as of this morning. The water doesn't have an odor, but the animals that usually hang out at the creek weren't there today.
Complaint against Stellantis plant says its pollution violates Civil Rights of Detroit residents
"I don’t think it would be done anywhere else other than a low-income community full of Black people," said Robert Shobe. "I’m just going to say it flat-out."
Thousands of satellites, space junk surround Earth and it’s a problem, astronomers say
There are thousands of satellites orbiting Earth, and that’s not all — tons of space junk from previous collisions are also cluttering the orbit around the planet. Astronomers say there’s more to come, and it could spell trouble.
Glasgow Climate Pact: UN official satisfied with 'good compromise'
U.N. climate chief Patricia Espinosa was not happy with a last-minute fight over coal that ended in a compromise at the Glasgow climate talks. Still, she's satisfied, calling the final Glasgow Climate Pact a good compromise.
COP26: Nations make climate deal in Glasgow with coal compromise
Government negotiators from nearly 200 countries have adopted a new deal Saturday at the U.N. climate talks in Glasgow on climate action.
Michigan's cold spell triggers increase in Multicolored Asian lady beetles sheltering in homes
Contrary to their appearance, these are not the lady beetles many Americans are familiar with.
Report: Earth has 11 years to reduce carbon emissions to avoid dangerous warming mark
The annual Global Carbon Budget report said if the world doesn’t reduce carbon emissions in 11 years, extreme weather will become more frequent as the earth’s average temperature will rise.
Line 5 drama reaches White House; U.S. and Canada to discuss future of oil pipeline
Michigan's Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has demanded the closure of the energy pipeline, but the company that runs it has so far refused requests to shut down.
Demolition begins at Sugar Loaf ski resort in northern Michigan
A destination that once attracted 3,000 skiers a day has since sat idle for the last 20 years. "It’s just finally come to fruition. It’s been 20 years and a lot of hard work," said the township supervisor.
Vice President Kamala Harris to convene 1st National Space Council meeting Dec. 1
During her visit to the Goddard Space Center in Maryland, Vice President Kamala Harris shared the work already being done by NASA’s Landsat 9, which aims to monitor the “health” of the planet.
COP26: Major coal-dependent nations pledge to slowly cut use
In the fight to curb climate change, several major coal-using nations have announced steps to wean themselves off of the heavily polluting fossil fuel.
Detroit Zoo offering free admission in exchange for recycling electronic waste
Anyone looking for free admission to the Detroit Zoo can receive a voucher by recycling their electronic waste on these days in November.
G-20: Leaders commit to reaching climate neutrality, end coal financing
Leaders of the world’s biggest economies committed to reaching carbon neutrality “by or around mid-century” as they wrapped up a two-day summit that laid the groundwork for the U.N. climate conference in Scotland.
Michigan teacher on hunger strike to draw attention to climate change
Josh Gottlieb said he took a week off without pay to sit outside Kalamazoo Central High School this week. Some students and other teachers have dropped by to support him.