Grenade-shaped insect could be key to taking bite out of notorious invasive plant in Michigan
Ironically, it may be a non-native insect that helps the state push back on the growth of a non-native plant that can suffocate other plants.
Ironically, it may be a non-native insect that helps the state push back on the growth of a non-native plant that can suffocate other plants.
170 trillion pieces of plastic are in the Earth’s oceans, study finds
"We’re breathing it in. We’re drinking it in our water … eating microplastics in our foods. We’re literally eating and drinking our trash."
"We’re breathing it in. We’re drinking it in our water … eating microplastics in our foods. We’re literally eating and drinking our trash."
Evidence of PFAS, ‘forever chemicals,’ found in toilet paper, study says
PFAS don’t degrade in the environment and are linked to a broad range of health issues, including low birthweight and kidney cancer.
PFAS don’t degrade in the environment and are linked to a broad range of health issues, including low birthweight and kidney cancer.
'Climate time bomb is ticking': UN report warns world running out of time to reverse effects of climate change
The rate of temperature rises in the last 50 years is the highest in 2,000 years, and concentrations of carbon dioxide are the highest in at least 2 million years.
The rate of temperature rises in the last 50 years is the highest in 2,000 years, and concentrations of carbon dioxide are the highest in at least 2 million years.
Minnesota nuclear plant leak didn’t require public notice: Regulators
Minnesota regulators knew four months ago that radioactive waste had leaked from a nuclear power plant in Monticello — but they didn’t announce anything about the leak until this week.
Minnesota regulators knew four months ago that radioactive waste had leaked from a nuclear power plant in Monticello — but they didn’t announce anything about the leak until this week.
Oldest sea reptile remains from 2 million years ago found on Arctic island
Paleontologists found the fossils after nearly 190 years of searching.
Paleontologists found the fossils after nearly 190 years of searching.
EGLE: Hazardous waste from Ohio train derailment not suspected cause of fish die-offs near Belleville
EGLE said fish die-offs near the Ford Lake Dam appear to be the result of dam operations, not hazardous waste from the Ohio train derailment that was recently brought to Michigan.
EGLE said fish die-offs near the Ford Lake Dam appear to be the result of dam operations, not hazardous waste from the Ohio train derailment that was recently brought to Michigan.
EPA to limit toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
The EPA proposed limiting the amount of harmful “forever chemicals" in drinking water to the lowest level that tests can detect, a long-awaited protection the agency said will save thousands of lives and prevent serious illnesses, including cancer.
The EPA proposed limiting the amount of harmful “forever chemicals" in drinking water to the lowest level that tests can detect, a long-awaited protection the agency said will save thousands of lives and prevent serious illnesses, including cancer.
Earthquake swarms at two Alaska volcanoes raise fears of possible eruption
Earthquake activity is occurring at the volcanoes about every minute or two, researchers say.
Earthquake activity is occurring at the volcanoes about every minute or two, researchers say.
Best campground in America found in Michigan
Most who make the trek up north probably pass by the campground on the way - it's nuzzled right between two of the state's most popular inland lakes.
Most who make the trek up north probably pass by the campground on the way - it's nuzzled right between two of the state's most popular inland lakes.
EPA to propose US limits on toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
Water providers are preparing for tough standards and testing that will undoubtedly reveal harmful "forever chemicals" in communities that don’t yet know the chemicals are in their water.
Water providers are preparing for tough standards and testing that will undoubtedly reveal harmful "forever chemicals" in communities that don’t yet know the chemicals are in their water.
Global carbon dioxide emissions reached a record high in 2022
More carbon dioxide was emitted last year than in any other year on records dating to 1900, a result of air travel rebounding and more cities turning to coal as a low-cost source of power.
More carbon dioxide was emitted last year than in any other year on records dating to 1900, a result of air travel rebounding and more cities turning to coal as a low-cost source of power.
Video shows violent eruption of Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano
Video recorded in San Nicolas de los Ranchos, Mexico, showed the exact moment the volcano exploded just after 10:30 p.m. on Friday.
Video recorded in San Nicolas de los Ranchos, Mexico, showed the exact moment the volcano exploded just after 10:30 p.m. on Friday.
Bullfrogs for dinner? Utah wildlife officials want you to catch – and eat – this invasive species
“Target the big ones — they have the most meat,” Lee Kay, a grounds supervisor at Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, said.
“Target the big ones — they have the most meat,” Lee Kay, a grounds supervisor at Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, said.
Contaminated waste shipments from Ohio derailment resume
About 15 truckloads of hazardous solid waste were disposed of at a Michigan waste treatment facility before officials ordered a pause on removal.
About 15 truckloads of hazardous solid waste were disposed of at a Michigan waste treatment facility before officials ordered a pause on removal.
US government agency says 'no link' between dead whales and wind farm development
Independent agency says 40% of whales that were stranded showed evidence of being struck by a ship or getting tangled in fishing gear
Independent agency says 40% of whales that were stranded showed evidence of being struck by a ship or getting tangled in fishing gear
Beavers reclaiming land on abandoned island in Detroit River
Beaver sightings in Southeast Michigan have risen over the past few years. A trail camera captured one fortifying its den on Stony Island.
Beaver sightings in Southeast Michigan have risen over the past few years. A trail camera captured one fortifying its den on Stony Island.
Olive oil prices climbing after heat, drought in Europe leads to poor harvest, shortage
Olive harvests in Spain, which supply 80% of the world’s olive oil, were down 50%
Olive harvests in Spain, which supply 80% of the world’s olive oil, were down 50%
Invasive beech leaf disease and spotted lanternfly discovered in Michigan last year
The state confirmed new discoveries last year, while also finding some foreign pests that had fully assimilated in the state were actually way down from previous years.
The state confirmed new discoveries last year, while also finding some foreign pests that had fully assimilated in the state were actually way down from previous years.
Michigan deer hunters reported more than 303K kills during 2022 season -- DNR breaks down the data
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources shared data from the first deer hunting season where hunters were required to report their harvests.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources shared data from the first deer hunting season where hunters were required to report their harvests.