Detroit scaling up tree planting as it works to install 75,000 in five years
The trees will provide shade, fresh air, and noise reduction. Plus, they look pretty. And in a city whose trees have been devastated by Dutch Elm Disease and Emerald Ash Borer before being removed, it's a badly needed resource.
The trees will provide shade, fresh air, and noise reduction. Plus, they look pretty. And in a city whose trees have been devastated by Dutch Elm Disease and Emerald Ash Borer before being removed, it's a badly needed resource.
Mass Timber's growing popularity in Michigan spurs training of carpenters to meet demand
Mass Timber buildings are made from wood - but are as strong as steel and concrete. As industry takes off in Michigan, its workers are training to meet demand.
Mass Timber buildings are made from wood - but are as strong as steel and concrete. As industry takes off in Michigan, its workers are training to meet demand.
Hundreds of earthquakes rattle summit of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has closed some parking areas and trails around Kilauea due to an increase in seismic activity.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has closed some parking areas and trails around Kilauea due to an increase in seismic activity.
Sailing the Detroit River, Western International students study biology and reconnect with their home
Students of the Western International High School sailed from the helm, learned about the history of Detroit, and even caught a jellyfish while looking for plankton.
Students of the Western International High School sailed from the helm, learned about the history of Detroit, and even caught a jellyfish while looking for plankton.
2023 on track to become Earth's warmest year on record after shattering September temperature records
"Since June, the world has experienced unprecedented heat on land and sea. The temperature anomalies are enormous – far bigger than anything we have ever seen in the past," WMO officials said.
"Since June, the world has experienced unprecedented heat on land and sea. The temperature anomalies are enormous – far bigger than anything we have ever seen in the past," WMO officials said.
Anglers asked to report marked splake caught in Lake Superior to Michigan DNR
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking anglers for help as it tracks splake, a hybrid cross between lake trout and brook trout, in Lake Superior this fall.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking anglers for help as it tracks splake, a hybrid cross between lake trout and brook trout, in Lake Superior this fall.
EPA-approved plan to reduce Lake Erie algal blooms met with pushback
Lake Erie's algal blooms get so severe they can be seen from space. But a plan reducing them was criticized by environmental groups.
Lake Erie's algal blooms get so severe they can be seen from space. But a plan reducing them was criticized by environmental groups.
Michigan seeks recommendation on what water bodies to monitor
Know of any rivers, ponds, or wetlands worth monitoring? The state is taking recommendations where it should track quality.
Know of any rivers, ponds, or wetlands worth monitoring? The state is taking recommendations where it should track quality.
Invasive plant Hydrilla discovered for first time in Michigan
It's discovery is not good news for the state, which has water bodies all around Michigan that are threatened by the aquatic plant's spread.
It's discovery is not good news for the state, which has water bodies all around Michigan that are threatened by the aquatic plant's spread.
Invasive balsam woolly adelgid which threatens Michigan's Christmas tree industry spotted in state
The tiny invasive pest prefers to feed on fir trees like balsam and fraser species and is considered a major threat to Michigan's Christmas tree industry.
The tiny invasive pest prefers to feed on fir trees like balsam and fraser species and is considered a major threat to Michigan's Christmas tree industry.
Invasive mussel destroying Great Lakes shipwrecks
The frigid fresh water of Lake Michigan used to be relied on to keep Great Lakes shipwrecks in pristine condition. But the quagga mussel has different ideas.
The frigid fresh water of Lake Michigan used to be relied on to keep Great Lakes shipwrecks in pristine condition. But the quagga mussel has different ideas.
Lego scraps efforts to make toys out of recycled bottles
Denmark’s Lego says it remains committed to its quest to find sustainable materials to reduce carbon emissions, even after an experiment by the world’s largest toymaker to use recycled bottles did not work.
Denmark’s Lego says it remains committed to its quest to find sustainable materials to reduce carbon emissions, even after an experiment by the world’s largest toymaker to use recycled bottles did not work.
Isle Royale officials weigh opening island in winter, creating new campgrounds accessible by kayak
The potential new campgrounds would only be accessible by kayak, canoe, or private boat - one of many big changes that could come to the island.
The potential new campgrounds would only be accessible by kayak, canoe, or private boat - one of many big changes that could come to the island.
75,000 more trees coming to Detroit
A total of $33 million in grant money is going to projects around Michigan to beautify neighborhoods, including in Detroit.
A total of $33 million in grant money is going to projects around Michigan to beautify neighborhoods, including in Detroit.
Billions exposed to harmful smoke pollution over past 2 decades, study says
On average, people were exposed to 9.9 days per year to some form of smoke pollution that could be potentially harmful to their health, the study said.
On average, people were exposed to 9.9 days per year to some form of smoke pollution that could be potentially harmful to their health, the study said.
Spotted Lanternfly sightings most common during late summer, early fall
Spotted Lanternfly populations reach their peak levels this time of year. Here's what you should do if you see it.
Spotted Lanternfly populations reach their peak levels this time of year. Here's what you should do if you see it.
Tahquamenon Falls ranked 2nd best place in U.S. to see fall leaves
Fall leaves are starting to change and this is the best place in the state to see the color shift.
Fall leaves are starting to change and this is the best place in the state to see the color shift.
Feds spread $1 billion for tree plantings among US cities to lower extreme heat, improve health
The tree plantings will focus on marginalized areas in all 50 states as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and some tribal nations.
The tree plantings will focus on marginalized areas in all 50 states as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and some tribal nations.
Joe Louis Greenway project continue through Highland Park
Once complete, the 27-mile path will go through several Detroit communities, as well as Highland Park and Hamtramck - offering an unrivaled option for people to get around by bike and foot.
Once complete, the 27-mile path will go through several Detroit communities, as well as Highland Park and Hamtramck - offering an unrivaled option for people to get around by bike and foot.
Canada's supercharged wildfire forecast could mean bad air quality in US through fall
Canada upgraded its wildfire outlook through the fall, with officials expecting wildfire activity to be above normal to well above normal.
Canada upgraded its wildfire outlook through the fall, with officials expecting wildfire activity to be above normal to well above normal.