A benefit to Michigan's heatwave? The Great Lakes levels are actually falling
An unexpected, but positive consequence of all the heat cooking Michigan right now? The lake levels have fallen a little from their forecasted highs at the beginning of the year.
Judge orders Dakota Access pipeline, subject of mass protests, shut down pending review
A federal judge on Monday sided with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and ordered the Dakota Access pipeline to shut down until more environmental review is done.
The Detroit Zoo just hatched 11 piping plovers that were abandoned as eggs
The Detroit Zoo has helped incubate 11 endangered piping plover birds that began as abandoned eggs.
Another round of Saharan dust reaches the U.S. after 1st huge plume dissipates
Another plume of dusty air reached the United States Tuesday, again bringing dust particles to sections of the Southern United States.
Judge orders temporary shut down of Line 5 after damage reported to part of pipeline
A Michigan Circuit Court judge has granted a temporary shutdown of the Line 5 Pipeline that runs along the straits of Mackinac.
Michigan's latest invasive species to be worried about is the spotted lanternfly
The Michigan resources and agriculture departments are asking residents to be on the lookout for a new invasive species capable of decimating the state's plants and crops.
Michigan AG to request courts shut down Line 5 after reported damage last week
The Michigan Attorney General is expected to request courts to temporarily shut down Line 5 along the Straits of Mackinac after damage was reported to one of its anchors last week.
State to ask courts to temporarily shut down Line 5
After reporting damage to part of the Line 5 pipe along the Straits of Mackinac, Enbridge determined it was safe to reopen part of the pipeline. Going against the wishes of Gov. Whitmer, The Michigan Attorney General said she would request the courts temporarily shut down the pipeline until the state can further review damage
Residents will need a pass the next time they visit a Michigan state park
Residents will need a pass the next time they visit a Michigan state park
Detroit Zoo releases 170 critically endangered dusky gopher frogs into wild
The Detroit Zoo says it has released more than 170 critically endangered dusky gopher frogs into the wild.
Michigan Rep. launches bill to revamp country's plastic recycling
Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens has introduced legislation that would revamp the country's plastics recycling program.
More Great Lakes trouble as new research finds Asian carp could establish in Saginaw Bay
New research out of NOAA found Asian carp could establish itself in Saginaw Bay if the invasive species managed to swim to the Lake Huron water body.
Trump administration to reportedly lift ban on baiting and killing hibernating bears and wolves in Alaska
The rule change reverses an Obama-era ban on hunting methods such as baiting bears with doughnuts and shooting swimming caribou from a boat.
Michigan sues owner of dam that broke, causing historic flooding in Midland
The state of Michigan is suing the owner of a mid-Michigan dam that ruptured after heavy rains, causing widespread flooding.
As masks and gloves litter streets, team challenges communities to step up and clean up
A team started the #Covid19CleanUpChallenge to encourage their community to do their part, especially amidst all the new COVID-19 related litter like masks and gloves.
PPE pollution: Video shows divers removing masks and gloves from ocean
The high demand for personal protective equipment amid shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic may have unintended consequences to the environment, as one European environmental group pointed out in a video that has surfaced on social media showing divers removing masks and gloves from the ocean.
CDC warns of increase in "unusual or aggressive" rats as primary sources of food dry up
The CDC is warning that rat behavior may become unusual or aggressive during the pandemic as rodents go searching for other sources of food since traditional means have been closed due to COVID-19.
At 21.5 billion gallons, Wixom Lake is twice as big as Oakland County's largest lake - it emptied in one hour
21.5 billion gallons of water spilled out of Wixom Lake on Tuesday - double the size of any lake in Oakland County and 9 times as big as Lake Orion.
Gov. Whitmer calls flooding in mid-Michigan a 500-year event
Rapidly rising water overtook the Edenville and Sanford dams, forcing the evacuation of about 10,000 people in central Michigan.
Midland could be under nine feet of water as mid-Michigan dams break, forcing thousands to evacuate
Two dams have broken and a third was under imminent threat of breaking in mid-Michigan, forcing thousands to flee. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer warned the city of Midland could be under nine feet of water by Wednesday.