Officials share good news on toxic ooze to skeptical public
Hundreds filled the auditorium of Madison Heights High School and they brought their concerns over the ooze with them.
Hundreds filled the auditorium of Madison Heights High School and they brought their concerns over the ooze with them.
Super Bowl stadium to introduce recyclable aluminum cups to reduce plastic waste
In an effort to reduce waste at Sunday’s Super Bowl, Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium is ditching plastic cups.
In an effort to reduce waste at Sunday’s Super Bowl, Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium is ditching plastic cups.
GM to build electric, zero emissions Hummer in Michigan
General Motors announced plans for a Hummer EV to be built in Michigan at the Detroit-Hamtramck plant, with a sneak peek of the vehicle air in a Super Bowl commercial.
General Motors announced plans for a Hummer EV to be built in Michigan at the Detroit-Hamtramck plant, with a sneak peek of the vehicle air in a Super Bowl commercial.
Piles of sludge have washed up on St. Clair Shores coastline
Residents in St. Clair Shores are looking at miles of sludge that's been washed up and now sitting on the banks of the city.
Residents in St. Clair Shores are looking at miles of sludge that's been washed up and now sitting on the banks of the city.
Over 100 bald eagles have picked the Monroe DTE power plant as their home
Sixty lucky visitors were selected to view eagles at the DTE Monroe Plant
Sixty lucky visitors were selected to view eagles at the DTE Monroe Plant
Test results show 696 green ooze is not contaminating drinking water, state says
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) said Friday that there has not been any drinking water contaminated from the green ooze that was found leaking onto 696 in December.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) said Friday that there has not been any drinking water contaminated from the green ooze that was found leaking onto 696 in December.
As the rest of the world continues to warm, Michigan keeps getting wetter
As the planet continues to break temperature records, Michigan is breaking precipitation records. In 2019, 41.55 inches fell across the state, which is more than 10 inches above average.
As the planet continues to break temperature records, Michigan is breaking precipitation records. In 2019, 41.55 inches fell across the state, which is more than 10 inches above average.
Early tests say no contaminates at Detroit, Sanilac sites owned by polluter
Initial surface water and soil sample results from a Sanilac County property owned by convicted polluter Gary Sayers do not indicate that contaminants from his Electro-Plating Services operation were dumped at that site. EGLE said it plans additional investigation at the location.
Initial surface water and soil sample results from a Sanilac County property owned by convicted polluter Gary Sayers do not indicate that contaminants from his Electro-Plating Services operation were dumped at that site. EGLE said it plans additional investigation at the location.
Parts of Australia see 'best rainfall in years,' bringing some fire relief and risks
Some regions have received more than a month's rainfall in just 24 hours, according to local reports.
Some regions have received more than a month's rainfall in just 24 hours, according to local reports.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib calls for EPA investigation into potentially hazardous site
Lawmakers continued conversations regarding the toxic site adjacent to Interstate 696 in Madison Heights.
Lawmakers continued conversations regarding the toxic site adjacent to Interstate 696 in Madison Heights.
Fever chart: Earth had its hottest decade on record in 2010s
The decade that just ended was by far the hottest ever measured on Earth, capped off by the second-warmest year on record, two U.S. agencies reported Wednesday. And scientists said they see no end to the way man-made climate change keeps shattering records.
The decade that just ended was by far the hottest ever measured on Earth, capped off by the second-warmest year on record, two U.S. agencies reported Wednesday. And scientists said they see no end to the way man-made climate change keeps shattering records.
AG Nessel suing 3M, Dupont and 15 others for PFAS contamination
Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Tuesday afternoon the state of Michigan was filing charges against 17 defendants over their involvement regarding PFAS contamination in the state.
Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Tuesday afternoon the state of Michigan was filing charges against 17 defendants over their involvement regarding PFAS contamination in the state.
Upper Peninsula program invites artists to live in Porcupine Mountains cabin for two weeks
The Friends of the Porkies are now accepting applications for their Porcupines Mountains Wilderness State Park Artist-in-Residence program.
The Friends of the Porkies are now accepting applications for their Porcupines Mountains Wilderness State Park Artist-in-Residence program.
Trial set for Monday in 696 chemical building demolition
A judge denied a request to delay a trial that will determine if Electro-Plating Services in Madison Heights will be demolished, and if so, who will foot the bill.
A judge denied a request to delay a trial that will determine if Electro-Plating Services in Madison Heights will be demolished, and if so, who will foot the bill.
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.