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.

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.

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.

Sprite retiring its signature green plastic bottles after more than 60 years

Coca-Cola will begin transitioning to the new Sprite bottles on Aug. 1 in North America. Here’s what the more environmentally-friendly packaging looks like.

Manchin says deal reached with Schumer on tax and climate bill

In a startling turnabout, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin have reached an expansive agreement that had eluded them for months on health care, energy and climate issues, taxes on higher earners and corporations and trimming the federal debt.

DNA from Asian carp species found in Lake Erie

The silver carp, known for its jumping ability, is among four kinds of Asian carp that pose a threat to the Great Lakes $7 billion fishery industry.

Biden announces modest climate actions promising more to come

“Let me be clear,” Biden said. "Climate change is an emergency, and in the coming weeks I’m going to use the power I have as president to turn these words into formal, official government actions.

Great Lakes Water Authority denying all claims related to 2021 floods

The water authority said it would be denying all claims made for flooding damages because the historic rainfall event was so widespread that "no sewer system could handle" the water that fell.

MSU targeting 'total destruction' of PFAS with new plasma technology

The bonds that make up PFAS are among the strongest in the world. To permanently destroy them, one researcher says the key are temperatures that reach 30,000 degrees Celsius.