Forever chemicals detected in fish near Detroit and around Great Lakes, maps shows
Consuming a single fish from a lake or river in Michigan is the equivalent to drinking water with a months-worth of forever chemicals in it.
Greenland is the warmest it's been in more than 1000 years, ice core data shows
Scientists say warming in Greenland in the past may have been masked by local weather variability. But not any more. Climate change is blowing that away.
Eating 1 fish from US lakes, rivers equal to a month of drinking 'forever chemicals' water, study says
Overall, freshwater fish caught near urban areas and the Great Lakes were found to have the highest levels of forever chemicals, according to the study.
Michigan wolf survey shows steady population that's moving east
Michigan's wolf population may have reached capacity, biologists say after seeing little change in the number of wolves. However, the carnivores aren't staying still.
Ann Arbor grocery store made entirely from plastic
Instead of Lucky Charms, there's Yucky Shards. Instead of Ritz Crackers, there's Bitz of Plastic Crap. Vegemite? At the store it's called Bagemite.
State road groups want electric vehicle owners to make up for lost revenue from gas tax
State lawmakers have already imposed a higher registration fee on EVs, but the coalition wants that to be increased.
Study: Consumer products containing phthalates increase risk of uterine tumor growth
Dozens of companies involved in food packaging are receiving pressure after the toxic industrial compound PFAS was detected in fast-food wrappers, boxes and plates that consumers interact with on a daily basis.
'Try Dry': Athletic Brewing crafts non-alcoholic beers that support trails across US
What started with homebrewing in an empty warehouse has ballooned into Athletic Brewing, a non-alcoholic brewery canning dozens of different beers.
30-foot fin whale found stranded, dead off Mississippi Gulf Coast: ‘A very rare species’
Since 2002, there have only been three reported fin whale strandings in the Gulf of Mexico.
Exxon Mobil accurately predicted global warming trends since 1970s, study says
A new study says Exxon Mobil’s scientists were remarkably accurate in their predictions about global warming.
2022 among warmest years on record; experts warn warmer temps to come
Government science teams say that 2022 didn't quite set a record for heat, but it was in the top five or six warmest on record depending on who's doing the measuring.
Vice President Kamala Harris visits Ann Arbor
Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting Ann Arbor on Thursday to discuss the actions President Joe Biden's administration is taking to combat climate change.
Huron-Clinton Metroparks announces first physical location in Detroit
The Huron-Clinton Metroparks offers an array of parks around Detroit, but nothing within the city. It's first location will be along the Detroit River.
Two-thirds of glaciers could disappear by 2100, study finds
he study in Thursday’s journal Science examined all of the globe’s 215,000 land-based glaciers.
Michigan-native bird species Black-capped Chickadee uses supercharged memory to survive winter
Most birds add feathers or weight so they can fly south to the winter. But the Black-capped Chickadee adds brain power to survive the colder months. Scientists believe this supercharged memory impacts the forests the bird lives in.
Concrete crusher proposal rejected after Detroit denies permit request
The proposal would have led to the construction of a massive crushing facility next to a residential neighborhood in Detroit.
Climate in 2022: Extreme heat, drought, floods fueled by warming planet
By October, the U.S. had experienced 15 major weather disasters with losses exceeding $1 billion in damage each, according to NOAA.
Christmas tree pickup, recycling tips for after the holidays
Recycling options vary among communities but here are some general tips on how to get rid of your real tree.
Is Christmas wrapping paper recyclable? Tips for leftover holiday packaging
With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes, and gift bags, some may be left wondering how to dispose of all the remnants.
Polar bears near 'Polar Bear Capital' dying at alarming rate, new survey found
Females and bear cubs are having an especially hard time surviving, the study found.