New Center Area building with same owner of 696 ooze business shut down for investigation
This building was inspected back in December after it was discovered to be owned by the same person but there were no dangerous or questionable substances found. That however, was not the case Friday morning.
This building was inspected back in December after it was discovered to be owned by the same person but there were no dangerous or questionable substances found. That however, was not the case Friday morning.
Great Lakes expected to break records in 2020 as Michigan cities struggle to prepare
After the Great Lakes broke record high levels in 2019, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is anticipating another record-breaking year in 2020. Michigan cities that struggled to mitigate the damage last year are finding it difficult to prepare for the same conditions this year.
After the Great Lakes broke record high levels in 2019, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is anticipating another record-breaking year in 2020. Michigan cities that struggled to mitigate the damage last year are finding it difficult to prepare for the same conditions this year.
Macomb pipeline workers treated these adorable red foxes for mange while on the job
After befriending two red foxes that had wandered onto the worksite of a pipeline being constructed, workers for Consumers Energy noticed their new companions had started losing their fur and tails in the fall. As it turns out, it's a common disease called mange, and one the employees sought to treat.
After befriending two red foxes that had wandered onto the worksite of a pipeline being constructed, workers for Consumers Energy noticed their new companions had started losing their fur and tails in the fall. As it turns out, it's a common disease called mange, and one the employees sought to treat.
Great Lakes water levels could be even higher in 2020
After a record-breaking year for the Great Lakes, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is predicting levels to be equally high in 2020.
After a record-breaking year for the Great Lakes, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is predicting levels to be equally high in 2020.
Detroit receives nearly $800,000 in grants to improve recycling
Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, The Recycling Partnership and the PepsiCo Foundation awarded Detroit $800,000 in grants for recycling.
Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, The Recycling Partnership and the PepsiCo Foundation awarded Detroit $800,000 in grants for recycling.
The Amazon has lost the equivalent of 10.3 million football fields to deforestation over past decade
The Amazon rainforest has lost the equivalent of 8.4 million soccer fields or 10.3 million American football fields over the past 10 years due to deforestation.
The Amazon rainforest has lost the equivalent of 8.4 million soccer fields or 10.3 million American football fields over the past 10 years due to deforestation.
City leaders and residents share fear, outrage at chemical ooze leak on I-696
The public got to voice concern about the toxic chemicals seen leaching onto I-696. But when it was the council's turn to respond, things got a little emotional.
The public got to voice concern about the toxic chemicals seen leaching onto I-696. But when it was the council's turn to respond, things got a little emotional.
I-696 chemical leak mixed with rainy forecast is causing concern
Clean-up is still being monitored at the site of the chemical spill along I-696 in Madison Heights, where officials confirmed Chromium-6 had been seeping from a condemned business.
Clean-up is still being monitored at the site of the chemical spill along I-696 in Madison Heights, where officials confirmed Chromium-6 had been seeping from a condemned business.
How to tell if your gift wrapping is recyclable
A very simple test will help you determine if your gift wrapping paper is recyclable or not.
A very simple test will help you determine if your gift wrapping paper is recyclable or not.
Chemical oozing onto 696 poses no threat to water, officials say
State health officials say there is no threat to drinking water from the yellow-green substance that was found oozing onto 696 in Madison Heights.
State health officials say there is no threat to drinking water from the yellow-green substance that was found oozing onto 696 in Madison Heights.
Yellow substance seeping onto I-696 identified as chemical Hexavelent Chromium
The greenish-yellow substance is currently being tested by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The results are expected sometime later on Saturday.
The greenish-yellow substance is currently being tested by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The results are expected sometime later on Saturday.
Gov. Whitmer vetoes bill that would overturn ban on baiting deer
Gov. Whitmer has voted legislation that would have overturned Michigan's ban on bating deer or elk. While the restriction is used to reduce the spread of animal diseases, the bill's sponsor said the regulation pushed hunters away from the sport.
Gov. Whitmer has voted legislation that would have overturned Michigan's ban on bating deer or elk. While the restriction is used to reduce the spread of animal diseases, the bill's sponsor said the regulation pushed hunters away from the sport.
Air pollution is causing spikes in various illnesses such as depression, UTIs, sepsis and lung disease
A recent study by University College London (UCL) says that those exposed to higher levels of air pollution have a higher chance of experiencing depression leading to death by suicide.
A recent study by University College London (UCL) says that those exposed to higher levels of air pollution have a higher chance of experiencing depression leading to death by suicide.
Southfield's Ecycle Opportunities recycles old electronics
Technology is improving by the day so it is out with the old and in with the new. But what happens to the old?
Technology is improving by the day so it is out with the old and in with the new. But what happens to the old?
The Arctic may have crossed tipping point into destructive climate feedback loop, NOAA report says
The Arctic region is changing dramatically as a result of climate change. Permafrost is melting and releasing carbon into the atmosphere, and a new federal report suggests that this may have tipped the Arctic region past the point of no return, making it a global warming accelerator.
The Arctic region is changing dramatically as a result of climate change. Permafrost is melting and releasing carbon into the atmosphere, and a new federal report suggests that this may have tipped the Arctic region past the point of no return, making it a global warming accelerator.
Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg named TIME’s 2019 Person of the Year
The 16-year-old Swedish activist is the youngest person to ever receive the distinction.
The 16-year-old Swedish activist is the youngest person to ever receive the distinction.
No radiation risk found in water after uranium-contaminated property falls into Detroit River
After a uranium-contaminated property collapsed and fell into the Detroit River around Thanksgiving, the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) said there are no concerns about elevated radiation risk in the water.
After a uranium-contaminated property collapsed and fell into the Detroit River around Thanksgiving, the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) said there are no concerns about elevated radiation risk in the water.
Christmas sweaters are making plastic pollution worse, environmental charity warns
Many Christmas sweaters contain harmful materials that are adding to world's pollution problem, according to a U.K. environmental charity.
Many Christmas sweaters contain harmful materials that are adding to world's pollution problem, according to a U.K. environmental charity.
Uranium-contaminated property partially collapses into Detroit River
Property along the Detroit River said to be contaminated with uranium has partially collapsed into the Detroit River.
Property along the Detroit River said to be contaminated with uranium has partially collapsed into the Detroit River.
Sperm whale found dead with 220 pound ‘ball’ of trash in stomach
The whale was found with roughly 220 pounds of garbage and debris, including sections of net, plastic cups and bags.
The whale was found with roughly 220 pounds of garbage and debris, including sections of net, plastic cups and bags.