EPA to designate two 'forever chemicals' as hazardous substances
'Forever chemicals' have been phased out by U.S. manufacturers, but they remain in the environment because they don't degrade over time.
'Forever chemicals' have been phased out by U.S. manufacturers, but they remain in the environment because they don't degrade over time.
Just 5 gallons from 20,000 diesel tank spilled in Detroit River
Clean-up of a diesel spill in the Detroit River continues this week in Trenton but the city's quick action is getting a lot of credit for stopping what could have been a catastrophic spill.
Clean-up of a diesel spill in the Detroit River continues this week in Trenton but the city's quick action is getting a lot of credit for stopping what could have been a catastrophic spill.
Melting ice uncovers Viking Age artifacts as climate change creates ‘boon’ for archaeologists
"Most of the artifacts that melt out are extremely well-preserved. It's like they are frozen in time."
"Most of the artifacts that melt out are extremely well-preserved. It's like they are frozen in time."
Isle Royale wolf population makes astounding comeback after nearly dying off
The island's wolf population has reached 28, a dramatic return for the species after it nearly disappeared from the Lake Superior island.
The island's wolf population has reached 28, a dramatic return for the species after it nearly disappeared from the Lake Superior island.
EPA: Fast reaction by city of Trenton limited diesel spill into Detroit River
"When we contacted the property owners, they told us those tanks were empty," Kelly said. "And I said they are absolutely not empty - they are completely full, one tank, 20,000 gallons, and we spent a lot of time yesterday and this morning emptying that tank."
"When we contacted the property owners, they told us those tanks were empty," Kelly said. "And I said they are absolutely not empty - they are completely full, one tank, 20,000 gallons, and we spent a lot of time yesterday and this morning emptying that tank."
EPA: Diesel fuel spill into Detroit River from Trenton, is contained
"This is just the latest in a series of threats to our waterways and environment and a reminder of the importance of vigilantly protecting our water sources and holding irresponsible actors accountable," said Congresswoman Debbie Dingell.
"This is just the latest in a series of threats to our waterways and environment and a reminder of the importance of vigilantly protecting our water sources and holding irresponsible actors accountable," said Congresswoman Debbie Dingell.
Growing mosquito prevention technique worrying scientists it's 'messing up the whole ecosystem'
The chemical bombardment that comes with mosquito removal near a house may be having unintended consequences on the surrounding ecology.
The chemical bombardment that comes with mosquito removal near a house may be having unintended consequences on the surrounding ecology.
Northern Lights visible in Michigan Thursday
Officials recorded a coronal mass ejection on the sun's surface Tuesday, saying they expected the charged particles to reach Michigan Thursday night.
Officials recorded a coronal mass ejection on the sun's surface Tuesday, saying they expected the charged particles to reach Michigan Thursday night.
Great white shark encounters are increasing due to climate change
Scientists say that rising water temperatures due to climate change are allowing juvenile sharks to expand their territory.
Scientists say that rising water temperatures due to climate change are allowing juvenile sharks to expand their territory.
Millions more Americans will broil in extreme heat by 2053, study finds
Roughly 8 million Americans are expected to experience a heat index within the "Extreme Danger" category this year. Researchers said that by 2053, that number is expected to increase to 107 million.
Roughly 8 million Americans are expected to experience a heat index within the "Extreme Danger" category this year. Researchers said that by 2053, that number is expected to increase to 107 million.
E. coli cases spike in 3 counties including in Oakland, alarming health officials
Last year the health department reported 20 cases of E. coli infections in August. This year cases have risen five times higher, hitting nearly 100 infections.
Last year the health department reported 20 cases of E. coli infections in August. This year cases have risen five times higher, hitting nearly 100 infections.
What's in the Inflation Reduction Act? Health care, climate change goals become law
President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and now he has signed into law legislation with a slimmer version of that idea.
President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and now he has signed into law legislation with a slimmer version of that idea.
Inflation Reduction Act: Biden signs massive climate and health care bill
President Joe Biden is preparing to sign Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill, which includes the most substantial federal investment in history to fight climate change.
President Joe Biden is preparing to sign Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill, which includes the most substantial federal investment in history to fight climate change.
City of Wayne says motor oil that was discharged into Rouge River was accidental
A local business was identified as the source of the contaminant. It's one of many reports of pollutants in Michigan waterways this summer.
A local business was identified as the source of the contaminant. It's one of many reports of pollutants in Michigan waterways this summer.
Michigan Big Tree Hunt seeks state's largest tree
A group is asking the public for help finding the largest tree in Michigan. Prizes await whoever submits the largest tree in the state.
A group is asking the public for help finding the largest tree in Michigan. Prizes await whoever submits the largest tree in the state.
Isle Royale wildfire causes evacuations from campgrounds, trails
The wildfire had doubled in size between the time it was spotted to when a plane dumped 4,000 gallons of water on it in the late afternoon Saturday. Additional resources were expected to be needed as evacuations were underway.
The wildfire had doubled in size between the time it was spotted to when a plane dumped 4,000 gallons of water on it in the late afternoon Saturday. Additional resources were expected to be needed as evacuations were underway.
Many in US doubt their own impact on climate, AP-NORC poll finds
Only about half of Americans polled say their actions have an effect on climate change, compared with two-thirds in 2019. Some noted how it's a lower priority compared with other issues like inflation and food and drug costs.
Only about half of Americans polled say their actions have an effect on climate change, compared with two-thirds in 2019. Some noted how it's a lower priority compared with other issues like inflation and food and drug costs.
No-contact recommendations lifted in Huron River chemical spill
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said that the amount of chromium released to the river is not at a risk level for human health on Friday, although sampling will continue.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said that the amount of chromium released to the river is not at a risk level for human health on Friday, although sampling will continue.
Michigan hunters required to report killed deer to the DNR this season
Hunters need to report any deer they kill to the Department of Natural Resources within 72 hours.
Hunters need to report any deer they kill to the Department of Natural Resources within 72 hours.
‘A good sign’: 1st sea turtle nest spotted on Mississippi beach in 4 years
After destructive hurricanes, an oil spill, and other traumatic events, it appears sea turtles are coming back to the Mississippi coast.
After destructive hurricanes, an oil spill, and other traumatic events, it appears sea turtles are coming back to the Mississippi coast.