Changing Lake Michigan water levels reveal shipwreck from 1880s
The wreckage from a ship that sunk in the 1880s revealed itself recently after a change in lake levels on Lake Michigan.
The wreckage from a ship that sunk in the 1880s revealed itself recently after a change in lake levels on Lake Michigan.
Reycling used cars is faster and more efficient than you would think
When your car reaches the end of its life, it's not done yet. That old beater will get the form of a new life through meticulous work of ripping it apart.
When your car reaches the end of its life, it's not done yet. That old beater will get the form of a new life through meticulous work of ripping it apart.
A new study of Lake Michigan reveals how a shortened winter is warming its deepest waters
A data set that tracked 30 years of subsurface water temperatures in Lake Michigan uncovered new information about global warming's effects on the Great Lakes deepest waters. It could have drastic impacts on marine life.
A data set that tracked 30 years of subsurface water temperatures in Lake Michigan uncovered new information about global warming's effects on the Great Lakes deepest waters. It could have drastic impacts on marine life.
Michigan awards $3.6M to fight invasive species like rock snot and Frog-bit
If someone's been to a Michigan lake before, they might have seen some of the invasive species before. Some look like Lilly pads, like Frog-bit, while others look like brown much, like rock snot.
If someone's been to a Michigan lake before, they might have seen some of the invasive species before. Some look like Lilly pads, like Frog-bit, while others look like brown much, like rock snot.
Strongs winds linked to global warming are damaging Great Lakes
Powerful gusts of wind are creating hazards for fish and damaging water quality in some of the Great Lakes more shallow regions, a new study shows.
Powerful gusts of wind are creating hazards for fish and damaging water quality in some of the Great Lakes more shallow regions, a new study shows.
Ann Arbor wants residents to stop tapping its trees for maple syrup
The city of Ann Arbor says it will actively remove any syrup collection equipment nailed into its trees.
The city of Ann Arbor says it will actively remove any syrup collection equipment nailed into its trees.
Biden hopes to boost offshore wind as Massachusetts project advances
If approved, the $2B project would be the first utility-scale wind power development in federal waters. Biden has vowed to double offshore wind production by 2030.
If approved, the $2B project would be the first utility-scale wind power development in federal waters. Biden has vowed to double offshore wind production by 2030.
Pollen seasons in the US getting longer, more intense due to climate change, study finds
Feeling like your allergies have been getting worse the past few years? A new study suggests that climate change is making pollen seasons longer and more intense.
Feeling like your allergies have been getting worse the past few years? A new study suggests that climate change is making pollen seasons longer and more intense.
Massive iceberg, 20x the size of Manhattan, breaks off in Antarctic
A massive iceberg, 20 times the size of Manhattan, broke off in the Antarctic according to the British Antarctic Survey.
A massive iceberg, 20 times the size of Manhattan, broke off in the Antarctic according to the British Antarctic Survey.
Michigan's fragile dams need a $420M investment, more oversight, new laws, task force says
It's been months since dam failures caused a 500-year flood that swamped two Michigan counties, forced thousands from their homes, and caused $225 million in damages. Without reform, more failures could be on the way.
It's been months since dam failures caused a 500-year flood that swamped two Michigan counties, forced thousands from their homes, and caused $225 million in damages. Without reform, more failures could be on the way.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
President Joe Biden says he plans to review the Trump administration’s downsizing of two sprawling national monuments in the American Southwest.