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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
Michigan DNR completes move of historic state park shelter threatened by erosion
The Michigan DNR completed its move of a historic shelter built on at Orchard Beach State Park after careful planning and almost 23 hours of tedious maneuvering.
The Michigan DNR completed its move of a historic shelter built on at Orchard Beach State Park after careful planning and almost 23 hours of tedious maneuvering.
2020 world carbon dioxide emissions drop record 7% amid COVID-19 pandemic
New calculations show the world's carbon dioxide emissions plunged 7% in 2020 because of the pandemic lockdowns.
New calculations show the world's carbon dioxide emissions plunged 7% in 2020 because of the pandemic lockdowns.
Climate change: Past decade on track to be warmest on record, WMO report says
According to the provisional report, which is based on temperature data from January to October, 2011-2020 will be the warmest decade on record, with the warmest six years all occurring since 2015.
According to the provisional report, which is based on temperature data from January to October, 2011-2020 will be the warmest decade on record, with the warmest six years all occurring since 2015.
Biden names John Kerry as climate envoy
President-elect Joe Biden has picked climate-change older statesman John Kerry for a newly created role of climate envoy for national security.
President-elect Joe Biden has picked climate-change older statesman John Kerry for a newly created role of climate envoy for national security.
Hunting licenses on the rise as Americans weary of COVID-19 escape to the outdoors
Hunting in Michigan and around the country is spiking as many Americans are wary of being cooped at home because of COVID-19 and want to go elsewhere.
Hunting in Michigan and around the country is spiking as many Americans are wary of being cooped at home because of COVID-19 and want to go elsewhere.
Those affected by the mid-Michigan dam collapse in the summer have two dates to remember
The deadlines for any households affected by a mid-Michigan dam collapse over the summer have until Nov. 18 and Nov. 30 to get the paperwork in for both of them.
The deadlines for any households affected by a mid-Michigan dam collapse over the summer have until Nov. 18 and Nov. 30 to get the paperwork in for both of them.
Deadlines for filing claims coming up for Midland households affected by the Edenville dam collapse
The deadlines for any households affected by a mid-Michigan dam collapse over the summer have until Nov. 18 and Nov. 30 to get paperwork in for both of them.
The deadlines for any households affected by a mid-Michigan dam collapse over the summer have until Nov. 18 and Nov. 30 to get paperwork in for both of them.
Michigan DNR looking for public to open businesses in state parks
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources wants to increase concessions, camp stores, and other amenities at its state parks.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources wants to increase concessions, camp stores, and other amenities at its state parks.
Gov. Whitmer takes legal action to shut down Enbridge pipeline in Straits of Mackinac
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered Enbridge to cease operations of a pipeline that runs under the Straits of Mackinac, saying the state has terminated a deal that allowed the company to run oil through the pipeline.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered Enbridge to cease operations of a pipeline that runs under the Straits of Mackinac, saying the state has terminated a deal that allowed the company to run oil through the pipeline.
Michigan voters approve proposal 1 on state and local park funds
Voters have passed Michigan Proposal 1, which deals with the Use of State and Local Park Funds Amendment.
Voters have passed Michigan Proposal 1, which deals with the Use of State and Local Park Funds Amendment.
Trump administration ends protections for most gray wolves in U.S.
The Trump administration has stripped the Endangered Species Act of protections for gray wolves in the U.S., ending longstanding federal safeguards of the animals.
The Trump administration has stripped the Endangered Species Act of protections for gray wolves in the U.S., ending longstanding federal safeguards of the animals.
Michigan Attorney General sues Washtenaw County landfill for environmental violations
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has sued a Washtenaw County landfill business over environmental violations.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has sued a Washtenaw County landfill business over environmental violations.
New study shows how sick cows can be contributing to climate change
A new study published in Trends in Ecology and Evolution says that cows infected with parasitic worms are having a significant impact on climate change.
A new study published in Trends in Ecology and Evolution says that cows infected with parasitic worms are having a significant impact on climate change.
Strong winds fan Cameron Peak wildfire, largest in Colorado's history
The largest wildfire in Colorado history grew overnight as high winds pushed the blaze through rural communities and the forecast predicts more “extreme fire behavior” on Saturday.
The largest wildfire in Colorado history grew overnight as high winds pushed the blaze through rural communities and the forecast predicts more “extreme fire behavior” on Saturday.
Researchers discover fossils of new species in Arizona national park
Scientists in Arizona have discovered fossils belonging to an undiscovered reptile in Petrified Forest National Park.
Scientists in Arizona have discovered fossils belonging to an undiscovered reptile in Petrified Forest National Park.
Northern Michigan man loses lifetime hunting privileges after being accused of 125 wildlife crimes
Northern Michigan man pleads guilty to wildlife crimes after he was accused of violating several species like wolves, bald eagles, deer, turkey, and bobcats.
Northern Michigan man pleads guilty to wildlife crimes after he was accused of violating several species like wolves, bald eagles, deer, turkey, and bobcats.