'Code red for humanity': UN climate change report warns of 'unprecedented' impacts
A U.N. report said Earth’s climate is getting so hot that temperatures will probably blow past a level of warming that leaders have sought to prevent.
A U.N. report said Earth’s climate is getting so hot that temperatures will probably blow past a level of warming that leaders have sought to prevent.
Michigan 19-year-old catches record-size salmon at 48 pounds
A teenager from Ortonville, Michigan reeled in a Chinook salmon that was two pounds heavier than the largest ever caught - a record that stood for 43 years.
A teenager from Ortonville, Michigan reeled in a Chinook salmon that was two pounds heavier than the largest ever caught - a record that stood for 43 years.
Two-thirds of Michigan deer had COVID-19 antibodies in federal study
In a federal survey of coronavirus in white-tailed deer in Michigan, Illinois, New York, and Pennsylvania, the U.S. Department of Agriculture detected evidence of the virus in 33% of all cases.
In a federal survey of coronavirus in white-tailed deer in Michigan, Illinois, New York, and Pennsylvania, the U.S. Department of Agriculture detected evidence of the virus in 33% of all cases.
A leadership change is underway at the Great Lakes Water Authority - what comes next
The role that Metro Detroit's water utility will play in the region's future flood control will be a major one. Its next director will be leading the charge in that mission.
The role that Metro Detroit's water utility will play in the region's future flood control will be a major one. Its next director will be leading the charge in that mission.
Enbridge removes anchor from Michigan’s Straits of Mackinac
Enbridge has retrieved an anchor that broke away from a maintenance vessel while on the bottom of the Straits of Mackinac.
Enbridge has retrieved an anchor that broke away from a maintenance vessel while on the bottom of the Straits of Mackinac.
Michigan DNR proposes prohibiting water access on beaches too dangerous to swim in
People have been spotted going into the water even as emergency officials were rescuing someone who was struggling to swim during dangerous conditions on the lake.
People have been spotted going into the water even as emergency officials were rescuing someone who was struggling to swim during dangerous conditions on the lake.
Asian carp and gypsy moths; worries over racism push changes in animal names
A movement to rename Asian Carp as Invasive Carp began years ago, amid ridicule. But that hasn't slowed the momentum to relabel the invasive species, which will be codified next month.
A movement to rename Asian Carp as Invasive Carp began years ago, amid ridicule. But that hasn't slowed the momentum to relabel the invasive species, which will be codified next month.
Rain gardens in parking lots can reduce flooding and pollution
When it comes to eco-friendly, you don't often think parking lot, but maybe we should be.
When it comes to eco-friendly, you don't often think parking lot, but maybe we should be.
Number of US wildfires so far in 2021 largest in a decade, fire center data says
The number of wildfires that have burned through the U.S. and continue to burn is the largest since 2011, according to data from the National Interagency Fire Center.
The number of wildfires that have burned through the U.S. and continue to burn is the largest since 2011, according to data from the National Interagency Fire Center.
Michigan fishing crews caught a 39-pound record-setting salmon last weekend
“You feel like it’s a stroke of luck, you feel like maybe you did something right. I’m still kind of in awe about it,” Nate Wellman, the boat’s captain, told media.
“You feel like it’s a stroke of luck, you feel like maybe you did something right. I’m still kind of in awe about it,” Nate Wellman, the boat’s captain, told media.
Ann Arbor nonprofit seeks Michigan's biggest trees
Certificates and prizes await the discovery of each county's largest tree in Michigan.
Certificates and prizes await the discovery of each county's largest tree in Michigan.
Death Valley temperature hit 130 degrees, close to world record
If verified, the 130 degree Fahrenheit temperature would be among the hottest ever measured on the planet.
If verified, the 130 degree Fahrenheit temperature would be among the hottest ever measured on the planet.
Meth addiction in fish poses threat to ecosystem balance, study says
A study released in July found that meth addiction in fish poses a threat to the natural balance of ecosystems.
A study released in July found that meth addiction in fish poses a threat to the natural balance of ecosystems.
Mackinac State Historic Park uncovers centuries-old pocket knife
According to the museum's curator, it was discovered during an archaeological dig on the 4th of July. It was also referred to as a clasp knife during the time of its use.
According to the museum's curator, it was discovered during an archaeological dig on the 4th of July. It was also referred to as a clasp knife during the time of its use.
Whitmer to pitch $150 million for local park upgrades
Gretchen Whitmer's next plug for where the state ought to throw its extra billions will be toward badly-needed infrastructure upgrades for its local parks.
Gretchen Whitmer's next plug for where the state ought to throw its extra billions will be toward badly-needed infrastructure upgrades for its local parks.
LIST: Michigan closes multiple beaches due to water contamination, 3 in metro Detroit
Michigan has closed multiple beaches, including three in the metro Detroit area, due to bacteria contamination levels.
Michigan has closed multiple beaches, including three in the metro Detroit area, due to bacteria contamination levels.
Michigan's Pictured Rocks cliffs break off, plunge into Lake Superior
The man who shot video of the incident said he could hear "popping and cracking" before the collapse in Lake Superior.
The man who shot video of the incident said he could hear "popping and cracking" before the collapse in Lake Superior.
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.