Bill Gates warns coming climate crisis will be deadlier than coronavirus
In his new book, “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster,” Bill Gates says that it is imperative that the world go from the current 51 billion tons of emissions to zero within the next 30 years to avoid catastrophe.
Ice coverage rapidly building over Lake Superior, increasing 25% over past week
The expansion of ice coverage is good news for anglers, aquatic life that depend on ice coverage, and shorelines. Last month, Lake Superior had the 2nd lowest average ice coverage on record.
Clinton River selected for water quality study in Michigan
Members of the Great Lakes Water Authority's Regional River Water Quality Monitoring Program will be install sensors on the river in Sterling Heights and Clinton Township.
In win for Enbridge, energy company approved for underground tunnel to house replacement pipeline
Enbridge, a Canadian energy company, was awarded a permit to build an underground tunnel that would house a new pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac.
GM sets goal of offering electric-only vehicles by 2035, going carbon neutral by 2040
General Motors announced Thursday it wants to eliminate non-electric light-duty vehicles by 2035 in a goal to go carbon neutral by 2040.
Biden signs sweeping climate orders targeting US oil, gas and coal emissions
Biden’s orders will pause new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters and target fossil fuel subsidies.
Paris Climate Agreement: What it is, how it started and what happens now that the US has rejoined
Rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement was one of several moves President Joe Biden made in the first days of his administration to undo actions by former President Donald Trump.
Three relatives charged with poaching elk in northern Michigan state forest
Three family members were charged with eight wildlife crimes following a "historic elk poaching case" that conservation officers had investigated for more than a year.
Keystone XL oil pipeline construction stops as Biden moves to revoke permit
Construction on the long-disputed Keystone XL oil pipeline has been halted as U.S. President Joe Biden decided to revoke its permit.
Biden to review Trump's downsizing of national monuments
President Joe Biden says he plans to review the Trump administration’s downsizing of two sprawling national monuments in the American Southwest.
61-year Isle Royale wolf, moose study falls prey to COVID-19 pandemic
The wolf-moose study on Michigan's Isle Royale has weathered government shutdowns, inclement weather, and other disruptions to science for decades. But not even the ongoing research project could handle the pandemic.
Advocacy groups ask federal court to restore wolf protections
Two wildlife advocates groups have asked a federal court to restore protections for wolves after the Trump administration stripped them of their Endangered Species Act status.
Attorney General's Office charge ex-Michigan governor, 8 others in Flint Water Crisis probe
The Michigan Attorney General's Office has charged nine people, including ex-Governor Rick Snyder, in a wide-reaching probe of the Flint Water Crisis. One of the case's prosecutors called it "one of the largest criminal investigations" in the world.
Enbridge defies Michigan order to shut down Line 5 pipeline
Enbridge, the oil and gas company that operates a pipeline under the Great Lakes has rejected a demand from Michigan to cease operating Line 5.
After facing extinction, Midwestern least tern flies off endangered species list
A hardy Midwestern bird that was once sought for its plumage as its habitat was decimated by dam-building, has seen its populations recover after being on the brink of extinction. The least tern is no longer listed on the endangered species list.
COVID-19 linked to biggest drop in US greenhouse gas emissions since WWII, report finds
The COVID-19 pandemic caused greenhouse gas emissions in the United States to drop by 10.3% in 2020, according to preliminary data by the Rhodium Group.
Flint business owner accused of discharging hazardous waste into city's water system
A Flint business owner was charged with violating the Clean Waters Act after he allegedly dumped nearly 48 million gallons of waste from landfills into the city's wastewater system.
Kilauea volcano, earthquake rock Hawaii's Big Island
The eruption began late Sunday within the within Halema’uma’u crater.
After Trump complaints, administration eases showerhead restrictions
The Trump administration has relaxed a regulation restricting water flow from showerheads, a pet peeve of President Donald Trump, who complained that he wanted more water to make his hair “perfect.”
Air pollution ruled as cause of 9-year-old's death in UK
A British coroner has ruled that excessive air pollution from traffic fumes contributed to the death of a 9-year-old girl who died of a fatal asthma attack.