Biden signs Earth Day order to protect old-growth forests from wildfire
Old-growth trees are key buffers against climate change and absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide that contribute to global warming.
Earth Day 2022: How it started and how to celebrate
This year will mark 52 years since the first Earth Day and countries around the world are celebrating.
Time flies: Google Earth Timelapse feature shows your town change over 37 years
“We hope that this perspective of the planet will ground debates, encourage discovery and shift perspectives about some of our most pressing global issues,” Google said.
Starbucks offering free reusable cups. Here’s how to get one
Starbucks said eligible customers will be able to receive a free reusable cup in honor of Earth Day.
US used wind power more than coal or nuclear for the 1st time
For one day at least, wind was the second-largest source of energy in the U.S., just behind natural gas, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Michigan doubles recycling rate after bottoming out among Great Lakes states
Michigan had the lowest recycling rate in the region at 14.25% three years ago. It has since made a dramatic jump in its recycling efforts.
How the Titanic was taken down by a mirage
Unusual atmospheric conditions led to a most historic end for the star-crossed White Star liner.
Space weather alert: G2 geomagnetic storm watch in effect, auroras possible
Don’t expect massive power outages this week, but do expect to see beautiful northern lights after a significant solar flare erupted from a location on the sun’s surface previously believed to be inactive.
Two Michigan companies are using Flint's plastic water bottles, helping gamers and the environment
Two Michigan-based eyewear companies have come together to promote and provide sustainable eyewear products with a purpose.
Dark side of solar sales: Powerhome Solar's pitch leaves customers powerless
Powerhome Solar customers say the promises made to them by the sales people isn't exactly resulting in money the bank. So we started digging into the sales pitch.
Target’s annual car seat trade-in event begins April 18
Target will take your old, expired and damaged car seat in return for a 20% off coupon that can be used towards purchasing a new car seat, stroller or other select baby gear.
Climate change rocking the insurance industry — and homeowners feel the heat
Climate change is the insurance industry’s "No. 1 long-term economic risk." And those effects also trickle down to homeowners.
Ann Arbor passes resolution encouraging residents to refrain from mowing in May to protect bee population
The City of Ann Arbor unanimously passed The No Mow Initiative 2022, today, in hopes of saving the bee population.
Great Lakes water levels falling fast in Lakes Michigan and Huron
After record-breaking years in 2019 and 2020 where every Great Lake set highs for water levels, residents got a little relief as they finally began to recede in 2021.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Airbus conducts flight fueled by cooking oil, fatty acids
Airbus plans to have all aircraft in its fleet running on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by the end of the decade.
Novi residents outraged over city’s response to concerns on Garfield Lake
Residents on Garfield lake left outranged, after water levels dramatically lower, the orange-colored water, and traces of dangerous 'forever' chemicals.
Flamingo that escaped Kansas zoo 17 years ago spotted in Texas
Wildlife officials say one of two flamingos that escaped from a Kansas zoo during a storm 17 years ago has been spotted on the coast of Texas.
Invasive acid-spewing crazy ants population control possible with fungus, scientists say
The tawny crazy ant creates a formic acid as venom to protect itself from other ant species. The insects are able to spew the acid from their abdomen but are not poisonous, scientists said.
Northern lights viewable from Michigan this week
Following reports of a coronal mass ejection from the sun last week, NOAA is expects some disruption in Earth's magnetic field this week. That means dancing colors in the sky for those lucky enough to see them.
Magnet fishermen find handcuffs, firearms, and bottle caps in Detroit River
It was a cold gray day down at the Detroit River in Ecorse this weekend. But not too cold to go treasure hunting.