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.
Consumers Energy will stop burning coal by 2025
The gas company plans to rely on natural gas and renewable energy to generate power as it seeks to cut carbon emissions.
The gas company plans to rely on natural gas and renewable energy to generate power as it seeks to cut carbon emissions.
Detroit could use about 1.2 million more trees, report says
A non-profit in Washington says low-income, predominantly minority neighborhoods have fewer trees than wealthier, mostly white areas.
A non-profit in Washington says low-income, predominantly minority neighborhoods have fewer trees than wealthier, mostly white areas.
Troy man wants to climb the tallest point in every state - and he has one more to go
Hank Thoenes just completed the summit at Denali, the tallest mountain in North America and one of the toughest hikes on his journey to climbing every high point in the U.S. And he has just one more to go.
Hank Thoenes just completed the summit at Denali, the tallest mountain in North America and one of the toughest hikes on his journey to climbing every high point in the U.S. And he has just one more to go.
Summer solstice 2021: Why it’s the start of season, longest day of year
The first day of summer is on Sunday, June 20. But what is the summer solstice, why is it the longest day of the year and how is it celebrated? Here are some facts about the significant day.
The first day of summer is on Sunday, June 20. But what is the summer solstice, why is it the longest day of the year and how is it celebrated? Here are some facts about the significant day.
New bill could fine junkyards up to 50K a day for violations creating pollution
State representative Karen Whitsett says auto lots and junkyards that are harming the environment are too low. A new bill could charge $50,000 a day for violations.
State representative Karen Whitsett says auto lots and junkyards that are harming the environment are too low. A new bill could charge $50,000 a day for violations.
Michigan's tick season will be worse this year - here's what to know
These eight-legged arachnids carry some tough-to-treat diseases, including Lyme Disease. With conditions ripe for a population boom, Michigan residents should be on the lookout for any that might have latched on while hiking or taking their pet for a walk.
These eight-legged arachnids carry some tough-to-treat diseases, including Lyme Disease. With conditions ripe for a population boom, Michigan residents should be on the lookout for any that might have latched on while hiking or taking their pet for a walk.