Keystone Pipeline hit with proposed massive multi-million dollar fine
A proposed legal settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system’s operator to pay a $26.9 million civil penalty over a major oil spill in Kansas in December 2022.
A proposed legal settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system’s operator to pay a $26.9 million civil penalty over a major oil spill in Kansas in December 2022.
Trump administration to allow drilling, mining on critical wildlife habitats
The Trump administration is rolling back more protections under the Endangered Species Act with a new policy that will allow drilling, mining and logging on critical wildlife habitats.
The Trump administration is rolling back more protections under the Endangered Species Act with a new policy that will allow drilling, mining and logging on critical wildlife habitats.
Chirp Nook's guide to birding, Memorial swims, and Fish Cleaning | Brother Nature
Getting into birding is as easy as leaving out some seeds and mixing in a little patience. But there's so much more to the hobby for those with enough interest. Carissa with Chirp Nook explains the best way to get involved. Also on Brother Nature this week, freaky fungus, memorial swims, a rare cactus blooms in West Bloomfield, and a campaign to build a fish cleaning station for Lake St. Clair.
Getting into birding is as easy as leaving out some seeds and mixing in a little patience. But there's so much more to the hobby for those with enough interest. Carissa with Chirp Nook explains the best way to get involved. Also on Brother Nature this week, freaky fungus, memorial swims, a rare cactus blooms in West Bloomfield, and a campaign to build a fish cleaning station for Lake St. Clair.
Why stinkhorn mushrooms might be growing in your garden
It smells like rotten flesh, attracts flies, and looks like it's from an alien planet. But the stinkhorn mushroom is more common than people think.
It smells like rotten flesh, attracts flies, and looks like it's from an alien planet. But the stinkhorn mushroom is more common than people think.
Michigan Flora app launched by U-M Herbarium
Wondering what's growing in your backyard? There's an app for that. And you don't need the internet for it to tell you what you're looking at.
Wondering what's growing in your backyard? There's an app for that. And you don't need the internet for it to tell you what you're looking at.
Future Great Lakes trail to offer unbroken passage along entire shoreline
Ferry crossings, international bridges, and thousands of miles of shoreline are all part of what will one day be a continuous trail spanning the entire Great Lakes.
Ferry crossings, international bridges, and thousands of miles of shoreline are all part of what will one day be a continuous trail spanning the entire Great Lakes.
3 firefighters die fighting Snyder Fire near Colorado-Utah border
The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.
The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.
Great Lakes trail network and the Metropark's Challenge | Brother Nature
In the future, the Great Lakes will have a continuous unbroken trail that spans the entire shoreline. It will connect to a similar network on Canada's side, offering a new way to explore Michigan and the rest of the shoreline. Also on Brother Nature, the trail challenge available at the Huron-Clinton Metroparks as well as rain garden resources available at the Huron River Watershed Council.
In the future, the Great Lakes will have a continuous unbroken trail that spans the entire shoreline. It will connect to a similar network on Canada's side, offering a new way to explore Michigan and the rest of the shoreline. Also on Brother Nature, the trail challenge available at the Huron-Clinton Metroparks as well as rain garden resources available at the Huron River Watershed Council.
17 states take California to court over plastic packaging rules
A coalition of states is suing California to block a sweeping recycling law, claiming its strict plastic waste regulations would force businesses nationwide to overhaul their products and operations.
A coalition of states is suing California to block a sweeping recycling law, claiming its strict plastic waste regulations would force businesses nationwide to overhaul their products and operations.
Invasive Elm Zigzag Sawfly found in Michigan
The pest feeds on elm trees and can be a problem for the tree species' foliage, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said in a news release.
The pest feeds on elm trees and can be a problem for the tree species' foliage, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said in a news release.
Tenhave Woods in Royal Oak and Freighter Photography | Brother Nature
Walking through Royal Oak's Tenhave Woods is like walking through a time capsule of Michigan forest history. The city's nature society does walking tours that explores the history of site and the life within. Also on Brother Nature, an interview with a drone pilot who photographs Great Lakes freighters.
Walking through Royal Oak's Tenhave Woods is like walking through a time capsule of Michigan forest history. The city's nature society does walking tours that explores the history of site and the life within. Also on Brother Nature, an interview with a drone pilot who photographs Great Lakes freighters.
Tree of Heaven, Spotted Lanternfly, and Biology Camp | Brother Nature
The tree of heaven is already a giant problem across Michigan, and it may be drawing another invasive pest to its bark: the spotted lanternfly. We explore both and their looming threat on Brother Nature this week.
The tree of heaven is already a giant problem across Michigan, and it may be drawing another invasive pest to its bark: the spotted lanternfly. We explore both and their looming threat on Brother Nature this week.
Solar energy passes coal power on list of largest U.S. electricity sources for first time
The United States hit a clean energy milestone last month as the amount of electricity generated through solar power topped what was made by coal for the first time ever.
The United States hit a clean energy milestone last month as the amount of electricity generated through solar power topped what was made by coal for the first time ever.
Invasive Buckthorn and the secret weapon to fight it | Brother Nature
Buckthorn is among the invasive species that has taken the state of Michigan by storm. It covers nature centers, backyards, and more, and fighting it requires years of work. However, one Michigan land bank has found an efficient solution. Also on Brother Nature, National Trails and River Day in Canton Township.
Buckthorn is among the invasive species that has taken the state of Michigan by storm. It covers nature centers, backyards, and more, and fighting it requires years of work. However, one Michigan land bank has found an efficient solution. Also on Brother Nature, National Trails and River Day in Canton Township.
Royal Oak expands food waste composting program with more drop-off sites
Royal Oak residents now have more options for composting their food scraps after a program that started with bins at the Farmers Market expanded.
Royal Oak residents now have more options for composting their food scraps after a program that started with bins at the Farmers Market expanded.
Fowl play: Hundreds of live eggs smuggled as winter coats seized
Hundreds of live eggs that were claimed to be winter jackets were intercepted and seized by border patrol agents this week.
Hundreds of live eggs that were claimed to be winter jackets were intercepted and seized by border patrol agents this week.
National Park Service ranger dies while on patrol at Mount McKinley
A National Park Service ranger died Thursday after she fell into a crevasse while patrolling on Mount McKinley.
A National Park Service ranger died Thursday after she fell into a crevasse while patrolling on Mount McKinley.
Trump announces $700M coal initiative using Defense Production Act
President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Thursday to order federal support for coal-based plants and projects.
President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Thursday to order federal support for coal-based plants and projects.
Gallery: Latest fountain of lava breaks record at Hawaiian volcano
When lava shot into the air at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, the fountaining set a new record for the volcano which has been erupting for more than a year.
When lava shot into the air at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, the fountaining set a new record for the volcano which has been erupting for more than a year.
Erin Brockovich pushing for data center transparency as AI booms
Erin Brockovich says she’s received thousands of reports on AI data centers, and the most common concern is transparency. “If data centers are so great, why are they being built in secret?” she asks.
Erin Brockovich says she’s received thousands of reports on AI data centers, and the most common concern is transparency. “If data centers are so great, why are they being built in secret?” she asks.