Harmful algal bloom advisory reported in Ford Lake
A harmful algal bloom advisory has been posted in Washtenaw County after evidence of toxic levels of bacteria were reported in Ford Lake.
A harmful algal bloom advisory has been posted in Washtenaw County after evidence of toxic levels of bacteria were reported in Ford Lake.
FDA: 4 manufacturers to phase out potentially harmful substance commonly found in fast-food containers
The FDA announced that four manufacturers will start to phase-out a potentially harmful substance that is commonly found in fast-food containers, wrappers and pizza boxes.
The FDA announced that four manufacturers will start to phase-out a potentially harmful substance that is commonly found in fast-food containers, wrappers and pizza boxes.
Study projects plastic waste in oceans will triple by 2040 — but there's something we can do
A report created by Pew Charitable Trust and SystemIQ outlines a potential plan that, if implemented immediately, could eliminate plastic waste in oceans.
A report created by Pew Charitable Trust and SystemIQ outlines a potential plan that, if implemented immediately, could eliminate plastic waste in oceans.
Wildfires rage in Arctic, sea ice melts amid Siberian heatwave
Officials said the Arctic is heating more than twice as fast as the global average.
Officials said the Arctic is heating more than twice as fast as the global average.
Researchers say greenhouse gas emissions are helping push polar bears toward extinction by 2100
In conjunction with greenhouse gas emissions, “steeply declining reproduction and survival will jeopardize the persistence of all but a few high-Arctic subpopulations by 2100,” a recent report states.
In conjunction with greenhouse gas emissions, “steeply declining reproduction and survival will jeopardize the persistence of all but a few high-Arctic subpopulations by 2100,” a recent report states.
Animal rescue organization warns of PPE risks to wildlife after gull found tangled in face mask
A gull was rescued after it was discovered with a disposable surgical face mask tangled around its legs in Chelmsford, England.
A gull was rescued after it was discovered with a disposable surgical face mask tangled around its legs in Chelmsford, England.
Michigan wants Enbridge to promise it will pay for any potential oil spills
The state of Michigan wants Enbridge to promise it will cover costs from a potential oil spill in the channel that links two of the Great Lakes.
The state of Michigan wants Enbridge to promise it will cover costs from a potential oil spill in the channel that links two of the Great Lakes.
A stunning phenomenon: Rare, red rainbow spotted in Finland
A red rainbow was sighted by a fisherman in Finland over the weekend.
A red rainbow was sighted by a fisherman in Finland over the weekend.
Burger King addresses climate change by changing cows' diets
The chain has rebalanced the diet of some of the cows by adding lemon grass in a bid to limit bovine contributions to climate change.
The chain has rebalanced the diet of some of the cows by adding lemon grass in a bid to limit bovine contributions to climate change.
A benefit to Michigan's heatwave? The Great Lakes levels are actually falling
An unexpected, but positive consequence of all the heat cooking Michigan right now? The lake levels have fallen a little from their forecasted highs at the beginning of the year.
An unexpected, but positive consequence of all the heat cooking Michigan right now? The lake levels have fallen a little from their forecasted highs at the beginning of the year.
Judge orders Dakota Access pipeline, subject of mass protests, shut down pending review
A federal judge on Monday sided with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and ordered the Dakota Access pipeline to shut down until more environmental review is done.
A federal judge on Monday sided with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and ordered the Dakota Access pipeline to shut down until more environmental review is done.
The Detroit Zoo just hatched 11 piping plovers that were abandoned as eggs
The Detroit Zoo has helped incubate 11 endangered piping plover birds that began as abandoned eggs.
The Detroit Zoo has helped incubate 11 endangered piping plover birds that began as abandoned eggs.
Another round of Saharan dust reaches the U.S. after 1st huge plume dissipates
Another plume of dusty air reached the United States Tuesday, again bringing dust particles to sections of the Southern United States.
Another plume of dusty air reached the United States Tuesday, again bringing dust particles to sections of the Southern United States.
Judge orders temporary shut down of Line 5 after damage reported to part of pipeline
A Michigan Circuit Court judge has granted a temporary shutdown of the Line 5 Pipeline that runs along the straits of Mackinac.
A Michigan Circuit Court judge has granted a temporary shutdown of the Line 5 Pipeline that runs along the straits of Mackinac.
Michigan's latest invasive species to be worried about is the spotted lanternfly
The Michigan resources and agriculture departments are asking residents to be on the lookout for a new invasive species capable of decimating the state's plants and crops.
The Michigan resources and agriculture departments are asking residents to be on the lookout for a new invasive species capable of decimating the state's plants and crops.
Michigan AG to request courts shut down Line 5 after reported damage last week
The Michigan Attorney General is expected to request courts to temporarily shut down Line 5 along the Straits of Mackinac after damage was reported to one of its anchors last week.
The Michigan Attorney General is expected to request courts to temporarily shut down Line 5 along the Straits of Mackinac after damage was reported to one of its anchors last week.
State to ask courts to temporarily shut down Line 5
After reporting damage to part of the Line 5 pipe along the Straits of Mackinac, Enbridge determined it was safe to reopen part of the pipeline. Going against the wishes of Gov. Whitmer, The Michigan Attorney General said she would request the courts temporarily shut down the pipeline until the state can further review damage
After reporting damage to part of the Line 5 pipe along the Straits of Mackinac, Enbridge determined it was safe to reopen part of the pipeline. Going against the wishes of Gov. Whitmer, The Michigan Attorney General said she would request the courts temporarily shut down the pipeline until the state can further review damage
Residents will need a pass the next time they visit a Michigan state park
Residents will need a pass the next time they visit a Michigan state park
Residents will need a pass the next time they visit a Michigan state park
Detroit Zoo releases 170 critically endangered dusky gopher frogs into wild
The Detroit Zoo says it has released more than 170 critically endangered dusky gopher frogs into the wild.
The Detroit Zoo says it has released more than 170 critically endangered dusky gopher frogs into the wild.
Michigan Rep. launches bill to revamp country's plastic recycling
Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens has introduced legislation that would revamp the country's plastics recycling program.
Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens has introduced legislation that would revamp the country's plastics recycling program.