Study: Monarch butterflies could thrive in southern Great Lakes amid declining populations

Study: Monarch butterflies could thrive in southern Great Lakes amid declining populations

Temperature extremes could push the iconic butterfly to dangerously low numbers. But parts of the Great Lakes like Southeast Michigan could be a haven for the insect.

Temperature extremes could push the iconic butterfly to dangerously low numbers. But parts of the Great Lakes like Southeast Michigan could be a haven for the insect.

Pollution from Florida's phosphate mining industry a concern with Hurricane Ian

Pollution from Florida's phosphate mining industry a concern with Hurricane Ian

The polluted leftovers of Florida’s phosphate fertilizer mining industry are at risk for leaks or other contamination when Hurricane Ian comes ashore, environmental groups say.

The polluted leftovers of Florida’s phosphate fertilizer mining industry are at risk for leaks or other contamination when Hurricane Ian comes ashore, environmental groups say.

Michigan's best drives for seeing fall colors

Michigan's best drives for seeing fall colors

With temperatures expected to tick up this weekend, it could be a good week for a drive with some stops along the way. Here's the best way to experience the season.

With temperatures expected to tick up this weekend, it could be a good week for a drive with some stops along the way. Here's the best way to experience the season.

Michigan groups coalition wants 'clean car' goal by 2030 for state

Michigan groups coalition wants 'clean car' goal by 2030 for state

The progressive groups are using the backdrop of Detroit’s Auto Show to push their agenda: Asking lawmakers for legislation and setting a target date of 2030 for all new passenger and light duty vehicles to be electric.

The progressive groups are using the backdrop of Detroit’s Auto Show to push their agenda: Asking lawmakers for legislation and setting a target date of 2030 for all new passenger and light duty vehicles to be electric.

Rare white black bear caught on Michigan trail camera

Rare white black bear caught on Michigan trail camera

White fur on a black bear is often seen only in one part of North America - in British Columbia in Canada. But for one to appear in Michigan? "It's much much more rare" a DNR official said.

White fur on a black bear is often seen only in one part of North America - in British Columbia in Canada. But for one to appear in Michigan? "It's much much more rare" a DNR official said.

Lockhart company hit with state order for Flint River chemical spill

Lockhart company hit with state order for Flint River chemical spill

"This is a true example of bureaucracies working together for good of the people," said Genesee County Sheriff Christopher Swanson.

"This is a true example of bureaucracies working together for good of the people," said Genesee County Sheriff Christopher Swanson.

Jason Momoa shaves head to denounce single-use plastics

Jason Momoa shaves head to denounce single-use plastics

The 43-year-old actor said he’s tired of plastic bottles, bags and packaging ending up as pollution.

The 43-year-old actor said he’s tired of plastic bottles, bags and packaging ending up as pollution.

Box turtles, bumblebees, and long-eared owls recommended for Michigan endangered species list

Box turtles, bumblebees, and long-eared owls recommended for Michigan endangered species list

From box turtles to bumblebees, long-eared owls and orangethroat darter fish, the DNR recommended dozens of additions to the state's endangered and threatened species list.

From box turtles to bumblebees, long-eared owls and orangethroat darter fish, the DNR recommended dozens of additions to the state's endangered and threatened species list.