COP26: Major coal-dependent nations pledge to slowly cut use
In the fight to curb climate change, several major coal-using nations have announced steps to wean themselves off of the heavily polluting fossil fuel.
In the fight to curb climate change, several major coal-using nations have announced steps to wean themselves off of the heavily polluting fossil fuel.
Detroit Zoo offering free admission in exchange for recycling electronic waste
Anyone looking for free admission to the Detroit Zoo can receive a voucher by recycling their electronic waste on these days in November.
Anyone looking for free admission to the Detroit Zoo can receive a voucher by recycling their electronic waste on these days in November.
G-20: Leaders commit to reaching climate neutrality, end coal financing
Leaders of the world’s biggest economies committed to reaching carbon neutrality “by or around mid-century” as they wrapped up a two-day summit that laid the groundwork for the U.N. climate conference in Scotland.
Leaders of the world’s biggest economies committed to reaching carbon neutrality “by or around mid-century” as they wrapped up a two-day summit that laid the groundwork for the U.N. climate conference in Scotland.
Michigan teacher on hunger strike to draw attention to climate change
Josh Gottlieb said he took a week off without pay to sit outside Kalamazoo Central High School this week. Some students and other teachers have dropped by to support him.
Josh Gottlieb said he took a week off without pay to sit outside Kalamazoo Central High School this week. Some students and other teachers have dropped by to support him.
Exxon CEO denies spreading climate change disinformation at hearing
ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods said Thursday that his company “does not spread disinformation regarding climate change″ during a landmark House hearing.
ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods said Thursday that his company “does not spread disinformation regarding climate change″ during a landmark House hearing.
Once endangered, Kirtland's Warbler population in Michigan continues to flourish
The most recent survey of the once-endangered bird returned some of the highest numbers of singing males since recovery efforts began.
The most recent survey of the once-endangered bird returned some of the highest numbers of singing males since recovery efforts began.
UN: Greenhouse gas levels hit new record in 2020 despite lockdowns
Greenhouse gas levels hit a new record high in 2020 and increased at a faster rate than the annual average for the last decade, the U.N. says.
Greenhouse gas levels hit a new record high in 2020 and increased at a faster rate than the annual average for the last decade, the U.N. says.
White House: Climate change to bring global tensions, security threats, migration
The Biden administration is laying out the heightened security threats, rising tensions and increased refugee flows facing the U.S. as the climate warms
The Biden administration is laying out the heightened security threats, rising tensions and increased refugee flows facing the U.S. as the climate warms
Biden administration to install wind farms coast-to-coast to combat climate change
The projects are part of President Joe Biden’s plan to deploy 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030, generating enough electricity to power more than 10 million homes.
The projects are part of President Joe Biden’s plan to deploy 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030, generating enough electricity to power more than 10 million homes.
Antarctica’s 2021 winter was among the coldest on record
Scientists said it was the second coldest winter after 2004 in the 60-year weather record at Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station.
Scientists said it was the second coldest winter after 2004 in the 60-year weather record at Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station.
Woman burned chasing dog into scalding hot spring at Yellowstone National Park
Park officials confirmed the woman suffered serious burns between her feet and shoulders and the dog did not make it.
Park officials confirmed the woman suffered serious burns between her feet and shoulders and the dog did not make it.
SW Michigan city's lead levels prompt health warnings, state urges residents to use only bottled water
The state said more than 15,000 cases of water will be delivered in the coming days to the predominantly Black and mostly low-income community.
The state said more than 15,000 cases of water will be delivered in the coming days to the predominantly Black and mostly low-income community.
Nobel Prize for physics goes to 3 for climate discoveries
The Nobel Prize for physics has been awarded to scientists Syukuro Manabe, Klaus Hasselmann and Giorgio Parisi for their climate-related discoveries.
The Nobel Prize for physics has been awarded to scientists Syukuro Manabe, Klaus Hasselmann and Giorgio Parisi for their climate-related discoveries.
Infants ingest 15 times more microplastics than adults, new study finds
Researchers suggest the reason for the higher number found in infants is because they’re far more exposed to microplastics through items such as their teething toys, sippy cups and carpeting.
Researchers suggest the reason for the higher number found in infants is because they’re far more exposed to microplastics through items such as their teething toys, sippy cups and carpeting.
Extreme drought uncovers 'ghost town' hidden under Utah reservoir
Drought conditions in Utah appear to have unearthed a hidden “ghost town” that is normally under the Rockport Reservoir.
Drought conditions in Utah appear to have unearthed a hidden “ghost town” that is normally under the Rockport Reservoir.
California oil spill: Wetlands may face ‘ecological disaster’ from pipeline failure
“We are starting to see oil-covered fish and birds washing up along our coastline," Huntington Beach Mayor Kim Carr said.
“We are starting to see oil-covered fish and birds washing up along our coastline," Huntington Beach Mayor Kim Carr said.
REV Midwest: 5 governors commit to network for charging electric vehicles
Governors of five Midwestern states have reached a bipartisan agreement to forge a network for charging electric vehicles.
Governors of five Midwestern states have reached a bipartisan agreement to forge a network for charging electric vehicles.
Flat Rock residents return to homes after evacuation but 'worried what could happen next'
"Who knows if there’s a cancer cluster in the next 15 to 20 years in this surrounding area? Well it's too late at that point to really know," said resident Josh Digue.
"Who knows if there’s a cancer cluster in the next 15 to 20 years in this surrounding area? Well it's too late at that point to really know," said resident Josh Digue.
Wayne County Health Department and Michigan Health Department allow Flat Rock residents to retun
Most residents in zone 1 of the Flat Rock evacuation area are being allowed to return home as the levels of benzene in the sewer system has been mostly cleared.
Most residents in zone 1 of the Flat Rock evacuation area are being allowed to return home as the levels of benzene in the sewer system has been mostly cleared.
Michigan's peak fall colors are returning - why they change and the best ways to see them
The end of September is typically when the transformation begins, but travelers will also have much of October to catch some of the state's prettiest views. Here are some of the best ways how.
The end of September is typically when the transformation begins, but travelers will also have much of October to catch some of the state's prettiest views. Here are some of the best ways how.