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.
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.