Farmers divided over $100 million Lapeer County solar complex plan
Some farmers worry solar panels wouldn't be the best way to use the land. But others stand to make tens of thousands of dollars from the project.
Some farmers worry solar panels wouldn't be the best way to use the land. But others stand to make tens of thousands of dollars from the project.
Royal Oak encouraging residents not to mow their yard this month
The 'No Mow May' movement continues to build support around Michigan. Ann Arbor jumped on the initiative earlier this year.
The 'No Mow May' movement continues to build support around Michigan. Ann Arbor jumped on the initiative earlier this year.
High levels of Lyme disease possible in southeast Michigan as tick numbers grow
Pets and their owners in Michigan are in for a year of increased risk of Lyme disease and other bacterial infections carried by ticks.
Pets and their owners in Michigan are in for a year of increased risk of Lyme disease and other bacterial infections carried by ticks.
April CO2 levels were the highest in recorded human history, data shows
The first time Earth reached a record average for CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere was in 2015 and the levels continue to grow every year.
The first time Earth reached a record average for CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere was in 2015 and the levels continue to grow every year.
Grid operators warn of electricity shortage amid switch to renewables: Report
The issue is on the rise throughout the country as many traditional and nuclear power plants are being retired.
The issue is on the rise throughout the country as many traditional and nuclear power plants are being retired.
Inside Human-I-T in Detroit, the facility turning trashed electronics new
Computers still have years of life left when companies toss them out. Instead of collecting in landfills, a nonprofit in Detroit is taking old devices and making them run brand new again.
Computers still have years of life left when companies toss them out. Instead of collecting in landfills, a nonprofit in Detroit is taking old devices and making them run brand new again.
Mid-Michigan dams failures that displaced thousands was 'foreseeable and preventable'
An expert panel ruled the collapses of the Edenville and Sanford dams near the city of Midland resulted from errors and miscalculations over nearly a century.
An expert panel ruled the collapses of the Edenville and Sanford dams near the city of Midland resulted from errors and miscalculations over nearly a century.
Ikea offers buyback of your old furniture for in-store credit
"It's really going to depend on the condition," Preston said. "So when you go online, you're going to fill out a form and tell us the condition of the item and generally, maybe 30-40% of the original price you'll get in-store credit."
"It's really going to depend on the condition," Preston said. "So when you go online, you're going to fill out a form and tell us the condition of the item and generally, maybe 30-40% of the original price you'll get in-store credit."
Ford Cove restoration plans target wetlands and shoreline, improve fish and plant populations
Old chunks of I-94 line the shoreline near the historic Ford mansion. But plans to restore the surrounding environment could mean big changes for the tourists that visit and the wildlife that may live there.
Old chunks of I-94 line the shoreline near the historic Ford mansion. But plans to restore the surrounding environment could mean big changes for the tourists that visit and the wildlife that may live there.
Incandescent light bulbs being phased out amid aims to move toward energy-efficient lighting
The Biden administration is scrapping old-fashioned incandescent light bulbs.
The Biden administration is scrapping old-fashioned incandescent light bulbs.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.