Lake Erie's next algal bloom expected to be mild - thanks to a dry spring
NOAA predicts the bloom will be about a 3 on the severity index. It'll be the first time in a decade Lake Erie has back-to-back mild blooms.
NOAA predicts the bloom will be about a 3 on the severity index. It'll be the first time in a decade Lake Erie has back-to-back mild blooms.
Big rigs and little streets; Detroit weighs new rules to balance trucking jobs, neighborhood health
Detroit has a complicated relationship with trucking. The industry has brought income and jobs to the city's residents, but an expected increase in traffic over the next decade concerns people already fed up with noise and air pollution.
Detroit has a complicated relationship with trucking. The industry has brought income and jobs to the city's residents, but an expected increase in traffic over the next decade concerns people already fed up with noise and air pollution.
Pollinators find growth at DTE's O'Shea Park as bee populations attempt to rebound
Almonds, Apples, Bananas, Blue Berries, Peaches, Pears, and even coffee all require pollinators help to flourish. Here are a few ways people can help them grow.
Almonds, Apples, Bananas, Blue Berries, Peaches, Pears, and even coffee all require pollinators help to flourish. Here are a few ways people can help them grow.
Consumers Energy will stop burning coal by 2025
The gas company plans to rely on natural gas and renewable energy to generate power as it seeks to cut carbon emissions.
The gas company plans to rely on natural gas and renewable energy to generate power as it seeks to cut carbon emissions.
Detroit could use about 1.2 million more trees, report says
A non-profit in Washington says low-income, predominantly minority neighborhoods have fewer trees than wealthier, mostly white areas.
A non-profit in Washington says low-income, predominantly minority neighborhoods have fewer trees than wealthier, mostly white areas.
Troy man wants to climb the tallest point in every state - and he has one more to go
Hank Thoenes just completed the summit at Denali, the tallest mountain in North America and one of the toughest hikes on his journey to climbing every high point in the U.S. And he has just one more to go.
Hank Thoenes just completed the summit at Denali, the tallest mountain in North America and one of the toughest hikes on his journey to climbing every high point in the U.S. And he has just one more to go.
Summer solstice 2021: Why it’s the start of season, longest day of year
The first day of summer is on Sunday, June 20. But what is the summer solstice, why is it the longest day of the year and how is it celebrated? Here are some facts about the significant day.
The first day of summer is on Sunday, June 20. But what is the summer solstice, why is it the longest day of the year and how is it celebrated? Here are some facts about the significant day.
New bill could fine junkyards up to 50K a day for violations creating pollution
State representative Karen Whitsett says auto lots and junkyards that are harming the environment are too low. A new bill could charge $50,000 a day for violations.
State representative Karen Whitsett says auto lots and junkyards that are harming the environment are too low. A new bill could charge $50,000 a day for violations.
Michigan's tick season will be worse this year - here's what to know
These eight-legged arachnids carry some tough-to-treat diseases, including Lyme Disease. With conditions ripe for a population boom, Michigan residents should be on the lookout for any that might have latched on while hiking or taking their pet for a walk.
These eight-legged arachnids carry some tough-to-treat diseases, including Lyme Disease. With conditions ripe for a population boom, Michigan residents should be on the lookout for any that might have latched on while hiking or taking their pet for a walk.
Northern Michigan city getting 1,000 feet of Lake Superior shoreline
The Marquette City Commission recently voted to accept land from a northern Michigan utility company for free, adding valuable shoreline to the city.
The Marquette City Commission recently voted to accept land from a northern Michigan utility company for free, adding valuable shoreline to the city.
'Conservation corridor' in Michigan's Upper Peninsula to double in size
A wilderness reserve in the Michigamme Highlands will expand to 19,000 acres. Scientists identified the area "as some of the most resilient land in Michigan."
A wilderness reserve in the Michigamme Highlands will expand to 19,000 acres. Scientists identified the area "as some of the most resilient land in Michigan."
Repairs start on June 14 for the Grosse Ile Bridge
Residents can expect repairs on the Grosse Ile Bridge to go into the late fall of 2021. Repairs start June 14th
Residents can expect repairs on the Grosse Ile Bridge to go into the late fall of 2021. Repairs start June 14th
MDOT awarded nearly a million dollars to expand state's building repairs
MDOT receives almost $1 million to repair or replace many of the city's dilapidated bridges. MDOT reps say, "This AID grant funding to further our local agency bridge bundling project represents national validation of our approach."
MDOT receives almost $1 million to repair or replace many of the city's dilapidated bridges. MDOT reps say, "This AID grant funding to further our local agency bridge bundling project represents national validation of our approach."
DTE officially closing River Rouge Power Plant Friday
The Michigan utility company is phasing out its coal-powered plants as it converts its electricity sources to renewable fuels.
The Michigan utility company is phasing out its coal-powered plants as it converts its electricity sources to renewable fuels.
Chrysler-owned Stellantis pledges $1 million for green infrastructure at Detroit Assembly Plant
When Fiat Chrysler made its $1.6 billion pledge to revamp its assembly complex, it agreed to invest millions for community benefits.
When Fiat Chrysler made its $1.6 billion pledge to revamp its assembly complex, it agreed to invest millions for community benefits.
Climate change responsible for more than a third of global heat deaths, study says
A new study has calculated that more than one-third of global heat deaths can directly be attributed to human-caused climate change.
A new study has calculated that more than one-third of global heat deaths can directly be attributed to human-caused climate change.
Giant tortoise thought to be extinct more than 100 years ago found in Galapagos
The giant tortoise found corresponds to a species considered extinct more than 100 years ago.
The giant tortoise found corresponds to a species considered extinct more than 100 years ago.
Northern Michigan fire forces 75 homes to evacuate, burning 425 acres
The fire reportedly started in a scotch pine plantation, however, the cause behind it is unknown. Crews have gotten about 70% of the blaze under control.
The fire reportedly started in a scotch pine plantation, however, the cause behind it is unknown. Crews have gotten about 70% of the blaze under control.
The great algae problem on Lake Erie - caused by fertilizer, solved by time and effort
If you've ever been on the Michigan side of Lake Erie in the summer, you've probably seen the green sludge that takes over the west edge of the lake. The bad news is this isn't going anywhere and it's not just an Ohio problem or a Lake Erie problem.
If you've ever been on the Michigan side of Lake Erie in the summer, you've probably seen the green sludge that takes over the west edge of the lake. The bad news is this isn't going anywhere and it's not just an Ohio problem or a Lake Erie problem.
Iceberg bigger than Manhattan breaks off from Antarctica, dubbed world’s largest
The iceberg, named A-76, is bigger than the entire island of Manhattan.
The iceberg, named A-76, is bigger than the entire island of Manhattan.