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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
115 scientists argue for renewed gray wolves protections in Michigan, around U.S.
A letter signed by 115 scientists argues high numbers of state-approved killings of gray wolves have caused setbacks in the recovery of their species.
Study: Air pollution mostly related to animal farming contributes to 17,900 annual deaths in US
A recent study found that air pollution created by farming — mostly related to livestock production — in the United States causes nearly 18,000 deaths a year.
Enbridge defies Michigan governor's order to close Line 5
The governor warned Tuesday that if Enbridge continued operating the pipeline, it would be considered trespassing and the state would claim the energy company's profits as a result.
1st large-scale, offshore wind project that could power 400K homes approved
The 800-megawatt Vineyard Wind project, south of Martha’s Vineyard near Cape Cod, would be the first utility-scale wind power development in federal waters.
Michigan, Enbridge still at odds as Whitmer's deadline to stop Line 5 operations draws near
The state and energy company are on a collision course as neither appears ready to budge despite the governor revoking an easement last year that permitted Enbridge to transport oil through Michigan.
Michigan fishermen: your next catch could be worth $100
The DNR is offering $100 rewards to any catches that include tags on one of the fins of native fish species in the Great Lakes.
Great Lakes record-setting levels finally starting to ease
While still above normal, the forecast for lake levels in 2021 remain below the record-setting levels that wreaked havoc on the state's shorelines for the last five years.
The Brood X cicada will soon hatch in Michigan after 17 years - what to know
Every 17 years, the shrill of the loudest insect on Earth returns to the U.S. to put on one of the animal kingdom's wildest displays. Some in Michigan will be lucky enough to see the show for themselves.
100-year-old sturgeon measuring almost 7 feet caught in Detroit River
Crews said the fish was six-foot-10-inches, had a girth of nearly four feet, and weighed 240 pounds. "Caught in the Detroit River, this fish is one of the largest lake sturgeon ever recorded in the U.S."
Ferndale's Walking Lightly opens for customers to refill body wash bottles
Tessa Benzinger has lived a more sustainable lifestyle for a while but always struggled with bath products. Now she's filling the need with her new store, Walking Lightly.
Bill that would fund upgrades to local recycling equipment with unreturned bottles clears House
Unredeemed money is currently divided between the state and retailers operating bottle return locations. The new bill would cost the state $20 million annually.
Ford to develop, produce its own electric vehicle batteries at Metro Detroit plant
Ford announced on Tuesday it will open a battery development center near Detroit by the end of 2021 as it plans to control the key technology for electric vehicles.
Detroit apple orchard lights fires to keep cold temperatures away
Freezing temperatures like what swept through Michigan this week can devastate crops in the spring. But Detroit Farm & Cider has a secret up its sleeve: dozens of pit fires.