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.
Huge 8-foot alligator carries new hatchlings in Oklahoma: video
A video of an 8-foot alligator carrying its new hatchlings to water was recently shared on Facebook.
A video of an 8-foot alligator carrying its new hatchlings to water was recently shared on Facebook.
West coast wildfires are changing Michigan sunsets
It's a good weekend to head to the west side of Michigan.
It's a good weekend to head to the west side of Michigan.
Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard gives away company to combat climate change
Founder Yvon Chouinard said he will put 100% of the company’s voting stock into a trust.
Founder Yvon Chouinard said he will put 100% of the company’s voting stock into a trust.
Jason Momoa shaves head to denounce single-use plastics
The 43-year-old actor said he’s tired of plastic bottles, bags and packaging ending up as pollution.
The 43-year-old actor said he’s tired of plastic bottles, bags and packaging ending up as pollution.
Box turtles, bumblebees, and long-eared owls recommended for Michigan endangered species list
From box turtles to bumblebees, long-eared owls and orangethroat darter fish, the DNR recommended dozens of additions to the state's endangered and threatened species list.
From box turtles to bumblebees, long-eared owls and orangethroat darter fish, the DNR recommended dozens of additions to the state's endangered and threatened species list.
Californians plagued with feet-eating 'mini-shark' bugs
Scientists identified the foot-biting bug at a water-line isopod.
Scientists identified the foot-biting bug at a water-line isopod.
4 Southeast Michigan beaches closed, under contamination advisories headed into Labor Day Weekend
Eight Michigan beaches are closed or are under contamination advisories due to high bacteria levels headed into Labor Day Weekend. Four of the beaches are in Southeast Michigan.
Eight Michigan beaches are closed or are under contamination advisories due to high bacteria levels headed into Labor Day Weekend. Four of the beaches are in Southeast Michigan.
Satellite images reveal nearly 100-km-wide inland lake formed during deadly flooding in Pakistan
The recent flooding in Pakistan has killed more than 1,130 people and left millions displaced. Now, satellite images show how an entire new lake has formed.
The recent flooding in Pakistan has killed more than 1,130 people and left millions displaced. Now, satellite images show how an entire new lake has formed.
EPA continues to monitor Detroit River after diesel oil from spill found in Trenton storm sewer
Diesel oil from last week's spill in Trenton was found in the city's storm sewer after heavy rain Monday. The EPA said no additional oil has made its way to the Detroit River.
Diesel oil from last week's spill in Trenton was found in the city's storm sewer after heavy rain Monday. The EPA said no additional oil has made its way to the Detroit River.
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.