Michigan's cost of living, climate among reasons families moving to state

Those moving from New York, DC, and California are moving to the state because it's cheaper, while those moving from Texas and Nevada are trying to escape the heat.

Royal Oak adds free food composting as part of pilot program

Dispose of your food scraps for free as part of a composting pilot program at the Royal Oak Farmers Market. Beginning Feb. 24, Royal Oak Sustainability will offer free composting drop-offs on Saturdays.

Mysterious contamination in Warren's Bear Creek sparks investigation

Bear Creek is a tributary of the Clinton River, which drains into Lake St. Clair. Officials have since identified and stopped the leak. They're awaiting answers on what the contaminant is.

Here are the top 10 deadliest national parks, according to research

The serene landscapes of our national parks feature a plethora of mountainous landscapes, pristine beaches and lush forests, but there are some deadly risks associated with visiting. Outdoor clothing brand KÜHL looked at different criteria and came up with a list of the top 10 deadliest national parks.

States with plastic bag bans prevented billions of bags from being used, report says

The report, Plastic Bag Bans Work, noted that bans in just five locations in the U.S. cut single-use plastic bag consumption by about 6 billion bags per year.

Eating snow 'not worth the risk' of ingesting contaminants, health expert says

One of the reasons why snow should be avoided as a food item involves its role as one of nature’s air filters. Here's why it can be dangerous to eat and some alternatives for kids.

Justin Shilling's family starts conservation fund in memory of Oxford High School shooting victim

The "For the Love of Nature Fund...The Forever Justin Shilling Foundation" will support conservation efforts in honor of Justin Shilling, one of four teens killed in the 2021 Oxford High School shooting.

Michigan, other states with big climate goals strip local governments of power to block projects

For Michigan to reach its energy goals, officials say they'll need to build up large solar and wind farms. To speed along the projects, they've changed who decides where those projects get built.

Iceland volcano erupts again: See photos, video of lava flowing toward nearby town

The town's residents were previously evacuated from their homes in November following a series of earthquakes that led to cracks and openings in the earth.

John Kerry to step down as Biden admin climate czar: report

U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry is reportedly planning to leave the White House in the coming months and join President Biden's presidential campaign.

Belle Isle tree's evolutionary secret is one half of ancient animal relationship

The massive thorns growing out of a tree on Belle Isle could be a living reminder of the ancient beasts that once roamed Michigan. They're found near the giant slide.

The craziest weather records set or smashed in 2023

This past year proved that Mother Nature always seems to have some tricks up her sleeves.

How to dispose of your Christmas tree in Metro Detroit

With Christmas passed, it's time to think about how to dispose of the tree that's been lighting up your home for the holiday. If you have a real tree, recycling it is an option, and is relatively easy, depending on where you live.

Some coral species ‘remember’ how to survive ocean heat waves, study suggests

Researchers believe heat waves due to climate change will become more frequent, and understanding how some corals are able to survive is essential for future conservation efforts.