Rare bacteria found in Michigan geraniums that could threaten food crops
Greenhouses across Michigan had to destroy infected Fantasia Pink Flare geraniums to prevent the bacteria ralstonia from spreading.
Greenhouses across Michigan had to destroy infected Fantasia Pink Flare geraniums to prevent the bacteria ralstonia from spreading.
COVID-19 shutdowns are clearing the air, but pollution will return as economies reopen
The air is getting cleaner amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but these blue skies may be temporary.
The air is getting cleaner amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but these blue skies may be temporary.
Owner of leaking chemical building in Madison Heights to get early release from prison due to COVID-19
A judge has granted the City of Madison Heights permission to tear down a building that leaked toxic chemicals into the ground, at the expense of the business owner who's currently serving time in federal prison.
A judge has granted the City of Madison Heights permission to tear down a building that leaked toxic chemicals into the ground, at the expense of the business owner who's currently serving time in federal prison.
Tech company works to keep indoor air clean too during the COVID-19 pandemic
We talk with tech company Molekule about their special technology that not only filters air pollutants, but also destroys them.
We talk with tech company Molekule about their special technology that not only filters air pollutants, but also destroys them.
Before-and-after images show how air pollution levels have dropped around the world amid COVID-19 lockdowns
While the changes have come at a high cost, scientists have observed cleaner air in major cities around the world.
While the changes have come at a high cost, scientists have observed cleaner air in major cities around the world.
As people stay home, Earth turns wilder and cleaner
The world has experienced positive environmental effects as people have stayed home due to COVID-19.
The world has experienced positive environmental effects as people have stayed home due to COVID-19.
Metro parks bolstering security measures as weather warms up and visitation is expected to increase
In an effort to maintain proper social distancing, metro parks in Southeast Michigan are bolstering their security measures. Officials with the Huron-Clinton Metroparks say they will close individual parks temporarily in order to protect visitors.
In an effort to maintain proper social distancing, metro parks in Southeast Michigan are bolstering their security measures. Officials with the Huron-Clinton Metroparks say they will close individual parks temporarily in order to protect visitors.
Detroit's poor air quality could be worsening the city's COVID-19 outbreak
Detroit's historically poor air quality may be contributing to the COVID-19 outbreak severity in Southeast Michigan.
Detroit's historically poor air quality may be contributing to the COVID-19 outbreak severity in Southeast Michigan.
Air pollution drops across the globe amid COVID-19 pandemic, data suggests
Less traffic and commerce due to the pandemic could be helping to reduce pollution levels.
Less traffic and commerce due to the pandemic could be helping to reduce pollution levels.
Disposable wipes wash ashore Macomb County drain and trees
Candice Miller, Macomb County Commissioner, says Oakland County is dumping sanitary wipes into the Red Run Drain in Warren and has done so for years.
Candice Miller, Macomb County Commissioner, says Oakland County is dumping sanitary wipes into the Red Run Drain in Warren and has done so for years.
NASA images show how China’s pollution has decreased during coronavirus outbreak
There have been “significant decreases in nitrogen dioxide over China,” reports NASA as quarantines remain in place within the country.
There have been “significant decreases in nitrogen dioxide over China,” reports NASA as quarantines remain in place within the country.
Seasonal allergies? This is not going to be your year, Accuweather warns
If you're allergic to grass and tree pollens, try spending more time indoors.
If you're allergic to grass and tree pollens, try spending more time indoors.
JPMorgan halts financing for Arctic drilling amid clean-energy push
JPMorgan Chase will no longer provide loans for oil and gas drilling in the Arctic, FOX Business reported
JPMorgan Chase will no longer provide loans for oil and gas drilling in the Arctic, FOX Business reported
Donald Trump Jr. receives permit to hunt Alaska grizzly bear
The oldest son of President Donald Trump has received a permit to hunt and kill a grizzly bear in Alaska, officials said Monday.
The oldest son of President Donald Trump has received a permit to hunt and kill a grizzly bear in Alaska, officials said Monday.
Michigan teen turns plastic thrown in the Great Lakes into clothing
A student at the University of Michigan has a company that turns plastic from the Great Lakes and abroad into clothes he sells around the country.
A student at the University of Michigan has a company that turns plastic from the Great Lakes and abroad into clothes he sells around the country.
Up to $10,000 available to Detroiters looking to beautify their city's vacant lots
Detroit Future City is kicking off the fifth year of its working with lots program by offering grants as high as 10 thousand dollars that go toward beautifying neighborhoods and creating productive green space in the community.
Detroit Future City is kicking off the fifth year of its working with lots program by offering grants as high as 10 thousand dollars that go toward beautifying neighborhoods and creating productive green space in the community.
Detroit councilwoman introduces river protection ordinance aimed at future environmental hazards
Members of the community and a Detroit city councilwoman spoke in front of the Detroit city hall on Tuesday regarding the next steps to keep pollution out of the Detroit River.
Members of the community and a Detroit city councilwoman spoke in front of the Detroit city hall on Tuesday regarding the next steps to keep pollution out of the Detroit River.
State Rep wants to end toxic materials on Detroit's east side
He said the neighborhood already has too many abandoned homes that might be potentially contaminated with toxic materials.
He said the neighborhood already has too many abandoned homes that might be potentially contaminated with toxic materials.
'We can save Earth': Jeff Bezos pledges $10 billion to fight climate change
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said Monday that he plans to spend $10 billion of his own fortune to help fight climate change.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said Monday that he plans to spend $10 billion of his own fortune to help fight climate change.
There's a thing called ice volcanoes, and they're erupting along Lake Michigan
The National Weather Service tweeted out several photos of a winter phenomenon called "ice volcanoes" that happened along Lake Michigan over the weekend.
The National Weather Service tweeted out several photos of a winter phenomenon called "ice volcanoes" that happened along Lake Michigan over the weekend.