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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It was a cold gray day down at the Detroit River in Ecorse this weekend. But not too cold to go treasure hunting.
Microplastics found in human blood for the 1st time, study says
Microplastics have been found in our food, drinks and even in human placentas. Now, researchers say they have found the first-ever evidence of microplastics in human blood.
Microplastics have been found in our food, drinks and even in human placentas. Now, researchers say they have found the first-ever evidence of microplastics in human blood.
Highly infectious bird flu detected in Macomb, St. Clair, and Monroe counties
The threat of avian influenza prompted the Detroit Zoo to move its birds indoors earlier this year.
The threat of avian influenza prompted the Detroit Zoo to move its birds indoors earlier this year.
Upper Peninsula city closing road during evenings to protect migrating salamanders
Closures will be up until at least April 15 for migrating salamanders.
Closures will be up until at least April 15 for migrating salamanders.
Great Barrier Reef suffers widespread coral bleaching due to high ocean temperatures
An Australian government agency says the Great Barrier Reef is suffering widespread and severe coral bleaching due to high ocean temperatures two years after a mass bleaching event.
An Australian government agency says the Great Barrier Reef is suffering widespread and severe coral bleaching due to high ocean temperatures two years after a mass bleaching event.
Cadillac’s 1st all-electric Lyriq SUV to begin production in March, GM says
General Motors will begin production of the all-electric 2023 Cadillac Lyriq midsize SUV, the brand’s first electric vehicle, in March as planned and the company hopes to start making deliveries over the next few months.
General Motors will begin production of the all-electric 2023 Cadillac Lyriq midsize SUV, the brand’s first electric vehicle, in March as planned and the company hopes to start making deliveries over the next few months.
EPA to investigate state for permits to Detroit Stellantis plant after fume complaints
The EPA will see if the state's department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy discriminated against a low-income, Black neighborhood when it gave the green light to Stellantis’ expanded assembly complex in Detroit.
The EPA will see if the state's department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy discriminated against a low-income, Black neighborhood when it gave the green light to Stellantis’ expanded assembly complex in Detroit.
Michigan elk population estimates show signs of a healthy herd
Michigan's elk population have grown an estimated 5% in the past three years, a new aerial survey shows.
Michigan's elk population have grown an estimated 5% in the past three years, a new aerial survey shows.