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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Biden will pledge to cut US greenhouse gas emissions by at least half by 2030 at virtual climate summit
President Joe Biden will pledge to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions at least in half by 2030 as he convenes a virtual climate summit with 40 world leaders.
President Joe Biden will pledge to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions at least in half by 2030 as he convenes a virtual climate summit with 40 world leaders.
Michigan will invest $97 million into recycling
A public-private partnership between the state, Goodwill Industries, Meijer, Keurig Dr. Pepper, and Henry Ford Health System is leading the charge to help communities recycle more.
A public-private partnership between the state, Goodwill Industries, Meijer, Keurig Dr. Pepper, and Henry Ford Health System is leading the charge to help communities recycle more.
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland establishes climate change task force, revokes several Trump-era orders
U.S. Dept. of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland established a task force this week to prioritize action on climate change. Her order also revoked several Trump-era orders that she said did not align with the department’s mission.
U.S. Dept. of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland established a task force this week to prioritize action on climate change. Her order also revoked several Trump-era orders that she said did not align with the department’s mission.
Google Earth’s new ‘Timelapse’ feature shows 4 decades of climate change
From the changing forests in Oregon to the evolving glaciers in Greenland, a new feature on Google Earth illustrates nearly four decades of climate change from endless vantage points.
From the changing forests in Oregon to the evolving glaciers in Greenland, a new feature on Google Earth illustrates nearly four decades of climate change from endless vantage points.
Detroit turns Earth Day into week-long cleanup event
Thursday, April 22 is Earth Day but the city of Detroit is taking it a step further with a full week of events.
Thursday, April 22 is Earth Day but the city of Detroit is taking it a step further with a full week of events.
NASA finds direct evidence that humans are causing climate change
NASA has found direct evidence that shows how humans are impacting and causing a change in Earth’s climate.
NASA has found direct evidence that shows how humans are impacting and causing a change in Earth’s climate.
MDOT to close I-696 exit ramp at Couzens for 'green ooze' hazmat site cleanup
The Michigan Department of Transportation says it will be closing the eastbound I-696 ramp next week so crews can finalize cleanup at the site of a toxic spill from a Madison Heights business. The work is expected to be completed in late Spring.
The Michigan Department of Transportation says it will be closing the eastbound I-696 ramp next week so crews can finalize cleanup at the site of a toxic spill from a Madison Heights business. The work is expected to be completed in late Spring.