How to order a free tree to plant on your property
Planting trees on your property can have a number of benefits, including lowering energy bills, cleaning the air, and adding to the scenery. Here is how you can get a tree in a gallon pot delivered to your home — completely free.
Planting trees on your property can have a number of benefits, including lowering energy bills, cleaning the air, and adding to the scenery. Here is how you can get a tree in a gallon pot delivered to your home — completely free.
Map shows why more people could move to Michigan, Great Lakes in future
Here's the spots that may become the best place to move in Michigan as extreme weather continues to grow.
Here's the spots that may become the best place to move in Michigan as extreme weather continues to grow.
New Zealand proposes taxing cow burps, pee to tackle climate change
New Zealand’s government is proposing a tax on the greenhouse gasses that farm animals make from burping and peeing as part of a plan to tackle climate change.
New Zealand’s government is proposing a tax on the greenhouse gasses that farm animals make from burping and peeing as part of a plan to tackle climate change.
Detroit beautifying city, putting people work by planting 75,000 trees
The City of Detroit plans to plant 75,000 trees over the next five years. This project will help create jobes, beautify the city, and improve the health of people.
The City of Detroit plans to plant 75,000 trees over the next five years. This project will help create jobes, beautify the city, and improve the health of people.
More than 1.3 million gallons of partially treated wastewater released into Huron River
On Tuesday, 1,375,000 gallons of partially treated wastewater were released into the Huron River in Ann Arbor.
On Tuesday, 1,375,000 gallons of partially treated wastewater were released into the Huron River in Ann Arbor.
Jellyfish discovered in Island Lake Recreation Area pond near Brighton
Scientists aren't sure what impact the invasive jellyfish have on the environment. But video shot by a FOX 2 photo journalist shows they're now flourishing in even isolated ponds around Michigan.
Scientists aren't sure what impact the invasive jellyfish have on the environment. But video shot by a FOX 2 photo journalist shows they're now flourishing in even isolated ponds around Michigan.
Climate change could lead to more invasive stink bugs in Michigan, study predicts
A recent study predicts that climate change will make environments more suitable for brown marmorated stink bugs, leading to more of these invasive pests in Michigan and other parts of the U.S.
A recent study predicts that climate change will make environments more suitable for brown marmorated stink bugs, leading to more of these invasive pests in Michigan and other parts of the U.S.
Michigan could pay property owners to remove scrap tire piles
Old tires can become breeding grounds for pests and sources of blight in cities. The state wants to repurpose them for road projects and energy production.
Old tires can become breeding grounds for pests and sources of blight in cities. The state wants to repurpose them for road projects and energy production.
Stellantis fined $62K for air quality violations by state; resident calls it 'an insult'
"So I mean, to fine $62,000 for 13 months of polluting a community to me is like, that’s the price of doing business," Robert Shobe said. "...They make that every two or three minutes off of those vehicles rolling down that line."
"So I mean, to fine $62,000 for 13 months of polluting a community to me is like, that’s the price of doing business," Robert Shobe said. "...They make that every two or three minutes off of those vehicles rolling down that line."
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
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
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.
There are more ants on Earth than the combined total of birds, mammals, study finds
There are an estimated 20 quadrillion ants on the planet. That’s more than the number of birds and mammals on Earth combined.
There are an estimated 20 quadrillion ants on the planet. That’s more than the number of birds and mammals on Earth combined.
Launch of futuristic, floating luxury homes goes sideways
Developers had planned to begin offering the floating, eco-friendly homes for sale next year.
Developers had planned to begin offering the floating, eco-friendly homes for sale next year.
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 believed to have been killed by wolves after being caught on Michigan trail camera
The 1 in a million rare white black bear that was spotted in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula is believed to have been killed by wolves.
The 1 in a million rare white black bear that was spotted in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula is believed to have been killed by wolves.
Water.org, co-founded by actor Matt Damon, announces $1 billion plan for water access
Water.org announced a $1 billion plan Tuesday to help 100 million people in Africa, Asia and Latin America get lasting access to water and sanitation.
Water.org announced a $1 billion plan Tuesday to help 100 million people in Africa, Asia and Latin America get lasting access to water and sanitation.
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
"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.
USDA OKs GMO purple tomatoes with enhanced ‘nutritional quality’
The seeds for the GMO purple tomato could be available in the U.S. as soon as spring 2023.
The seeds for the GMO purple tomato could be available in the U.S. as soon as spring 2023.