Mountain pine beetle and water-primrose among invasive species to look out for
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources' fight against invasive species has been taken up a notch with the addition of two more species to their watch list.
Unsafe microplastics levels found in 90% of Great Lakes samples, research says
The alarming numbers are why scientists are now calling for a plan between the U.S. and Canada. Without a strategy, they're "flying blindly" one researcher said.
Toxic chemicals to be treated at former Michigan military base
PFAS contamination was found to be widespread at six military sites in the Great Lakes region, including near Oscoda in northern Michigan.
Deadly poison hemlock found in Michigan - what you need to know to stay safe
Poison hemlock is a highly toxic plant that can be dangerous to humans and animals if ingested. The plant has been found in multiple counties throughout the Lower Peninsula, including Allegan, Oakland, and Van Buren counties.
State takes over 21 oil wells after owner failed to plug them
Fisher McCall's failure to plug the oil wells led to at least one release into a lake in mid-Michigan.
Michigan DNR asks residents to be on the lookout for an invasive Asian longhorned beetle
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is encouraging residents to spend 10 minutes of their day checking the trees around their homes for the invasive Asian longhorned beetle.
Fuel leak in Lake Michigan spills diesel less than a mile from shore
The public's been asked to avoid the area and not to attempt any wildlife rescue as the U.S. Coast Guard works to clean up the mess.
Antarctica gets ‘taste of summer’ as watermelons bloom in coldest place on Earth
August is the coldest winter month at the arctic station Vostok, when temperatures average nearly 92 degrees below zero.
Incandescent light bulb ban goes into effect this month: Here's what you need to know
A nationwide ban on incandescent light bulbs goes into effect on Aug. 1, 2023, which means if they’re made or sold by a retailer, that business could be fined up to $542 per bulb.
'Tyre Extinguishers' target Royal Oak man: ‘They put lentil beans in the stems’
A group of 'eco-activists' deflated four tires on a GMC truck in Royal Oak by putting lentil beans in the valve stems.
House Republicans propose planting a trillion trees as way to address climate change
The GOP is no longer denying that global warming exists, yet is searching for a response to sweltering summers, weather disasters and rising sea levels.
Stop building giant rock cairns, Yosemite Park Rangers warn visitors
Yosemite National Park has an urgent message for visitors - please stop building cairns. If you see them, destroy them!
DTE raises solar cap on net metering program to 6%
A shuttered coal plant, more transparency in its political spending, and plans for 15,000 megawatts of renewable energy - there were several updates in DTE's latest blueprint for energy production.
Fossil of 94-million-year-old sea creature found in Utah
The research team concluded that the specimen was potentially the oldest mosasaur ever found.
Northern Michigan jack pine the target of budworm caterpillar
The well-known tree is a staple of the Great Lakes region. And if you make any trips up north, you may notice them sagging with reddish brown needles.
The Anthropocene: Scientists say this lake marks the start of a new geologic epoch
Scientists say the new chapter in history shows the power — and hubris — of humankind.
Detroit entrepreneur's new app JustAir tracks air quality, sends updates with health advice
Air quality issues will only continue and after multiple rounds of wildfire smoke enveloped Detroit this summer, Darren Riley says the need for better data that's more accessible is badly needed.
Watch: Freaky slime mold pulsates as spores spread in Alaska national park
Slime molds are a collection of single-celled organisms that move together in search of nutrients. They eat bacteria and appear on dead and decaying logs in Glacier Bay's Alaskan rainforest ecosystem during the summer.
Northern Lights viewable in Michigan this week
Michigan and 16 other states will get a chance to see the aurora borealis this week.
Drinking water from nearly half of US faucets contains PFAS, study says
PFAS chemicals have been linked in animal studies to some cancers, including kidney and testicular, plus issues such as high blood pressure and low birth weight.