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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
Invasive spotted lanternfly found in Michigan for first time
Invasive spotted lanternfly have been found in Michigan for the first time.
Melting ice is likely causing Earth to spin faster; Here’s why that’s a problem for timekeepers
The retired Naval Observatory director of time explains why timekeepers around the world are still trying to figure out how to incorporate the increasing speed recorded over the past five years.
Rainwater unsafe to drink everywhere on Earth due to 'forever chemicals,' study says
PFAS, nicknamed “forever chemicals” because they last so long in the environment, have been linked to a wide range of harmful health effects.
Wixom company issued violations over Huron River chemical spill
Tribar Manufacturing in Wixom received several violation notices from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) after a chemical spill in the Huron River.
Michigan DNR asks people to look out for invasive Asian longhorned beetle
The non-native beetle is colored with a shiny black exterior that has random white spots. It's known for attacking some of the most common trees native to Michigan.
Most electric vehicles won't qualify for tax credits under new Inflation Reduction Act
Any electric vehicle eligible for the $7,500 tax credit will need to have a battery built in North America with minerals mined on the continent. Most don't qualify for either requirement.
Water testing detects no hexavalent chromium in Huron River; no water contact still advised
On Saturday, crews tested 55 locations throughout the river system from Barton Pond – where the city of Ann Arbor has a drinking water intake – upstream to Wixom.
I-94 erosion in Roseville threatening collapse of the highway; officials order emergency stabilization
Severe rain the past months have eroded the land supporting the highway nearly 6 feet at 13 Mile Road and Little Mack.
Huron River chemical spill: EGLE says test results show no hexavalent chromium in water
Test results from the Huron River showed no hexavalent chromium in the water after a chemical spill was reported. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has expanded testing, and a "do not contact" recommendation is still in effect.
20% of U.S. households with a dishwasher don’t even use it; here's why that may be bad
As concern for the world’s water scarcity grows, some consumer goods companies are pushing for households to “skip the rinse” entirely.
Tonga volcano spews enough water into stratosphere to fill 58,000 Olympic-size swimming pools
Researchers noted that the volcanic eruption could weaken the ozone layer.
Metroparks along Huron River closed after chemical leak from Wixom factory
The same chemical found in the green ooze spotted flowing onto a Madison Heights highway has also leaked into the popular waterway.
Kamala Harris announces $1 billion to US states for flooding, extreme heat
The White House is making more than $1 billion available to states to address flooding and extreme heat exacerbated by climate change.