Mich. company recalling apples for potential listeria contamination
A county health department in Illinois says a Michigan company voluntarily is recalling nearly 2,300 cases of apples due to potential listeria contamination.
A county health department in Illinois says a Michigan company voluntarily is recalling nearly 2,300 cases of apples due to potential listeria contamination.
Lead found in your city's water? Now what?
Earlier this summer, Michigan officials said more lead will soon be found in our water. That time has come.
Earlier this summer, Michigan officials said more lead will soon be found in our water. That time has come.
The majority of baby sea turtles are now born female — climate change is to blame
Warming temperatures resulting from climate change are having a dramatic and potentially devastating effect on sea turtle populations — as temperatures rise, so does the temperature of the sandy beaches where turtles lay their eggs, and this means that an overwhelming majority of turtles are now born female.
Warming temperatures resulting from climate change are having a dramatic and potentially devastating effect on sea turtle populations — as temperatures rise, so does the temperature of the sandy beaches where turtles lay their eggs, and this means that an overwhelming majority of turtles are now born female.
"Just scratching the surface;" how Detroit's vacant land problem became a solution
Since Detroit's population exodus, the city's been left with hundreds of thousands of vacant lots. Considered a liability and property tax loss, communities are now converting this land into a panacea for flood mitigation, neighborhood beautification and a way of reshaping the city's landscape. Detroit Future City's Working with Lots program has helped drive this push toward green space restoration - and it just completed its fourth year.
Since Detroit's population exodus, the city's been left with hundreds of thousands of vacant lots. Considered a liability and property tax loss, communities are now converting this land into a panacea for flood mitigation, neighborhood beautification and a way of reshaping the city's landscape. Detroit Future City's Working with Lots program has helped drive this push toward green space restoration - and it just completed its fourth year.
This tree is literally rainbow-colored. How'd fall do that?
If you haven't poked your head outside in the last 89 days, you probably haven't noticed the changing spectrum of colors being painted across Michigan's foliage. The canvas that is Michigan trees is a sight to behold, and it's now on display for all to see.
If you haven't poked your head outside in the last 89 days, you probably haven't noticed the changing spectrum of colors being painted across Michigan's foliage. The canvas that is Michigan trees is a sight to behold, and it's now on display for all to see.
More than $200 million in costs avoided as Great Lakes Water Authority disinfects Rouge River
October isn't quite beach weather, but make no mistake that when the time comes to enjoy the rivers and lakes outlining the state, that water will be clean enough to jump into. Every year, 60 days of heavy rainfall washes into water bodies without being disinfected. However, the Great Lakes Water Authority took advantage of equipment and put it to use during those heavy rainfall periods, and have since disinfected every drop of water that's entered the Rouge River - saving the region hundreds of millions of dollars.
October isn't quite beach weather, but make no mistake that when the time comes to enjoy the rivers and lakes outlining the state, that water will be clean enough to jump into. Every year, 60 days of heavy rainfall washes into water bodies without being disinfected. However, the Great Lakes Water Authority took advantage of equipment and put it to use during those heavy rainfall periods, and have since disinfected every drop of water that's entered the Rouge River - saving the region hundreds of millions of dollars.
Unilever vows to cut use of non-recycled plastic in half by 2025
Unilever, whose brands include Dove soaps and Lipton teas, aims to achieve the goal by reducing its use of all plastics and using more recycled plastic.
Unilever, whose brands include Dove soaps and Lipton teas, aims to achieve the goal by reducing its use of all plastics and using more recycled plastic.
Michigan congresswomen Dingell and Tlaib paddle Rouge River on 50th anniversary of fire
"Oh you got it! You gotta send me that," said Congresswoman Debbie Dingell.
"Oh you got it! You gotta send me that," said Congresswoman Debbie Dingell.
In 1969 the Rouge River burned. 50 years and more than a billion dollars later, life has returned to the water
In 1969, a worker on the Rouge River dropped his torch into the water. The flame ignited oil from an accidental spill from the nearby Shell refinery by the I-75 overpass. It lit the river on fire - and hardly anyone cared. Now, 50 years later, with the aid of thousands of volunteers, the cooperation of hundreds of groups and more than a billion dollars, the restoration of the river and its watershed has become a paradigm for how others should clean their polluted rivers.
In 1969, a worker on the Rouge River dropped his torch into the water. The flame ignited oil from an accidental spill from the nearby Shell refinery by the I-75 overpass. It lit the river on fire - and hardly anyone cared. Now, 50 years later, with the aid of thousands of volunteers, the cooperation of hundreds of groups and more than a billion dollars, the restoration of the river and its watershed has become a paradigm for how others should clean their polluted rivers.
Lego starts recycling program for unwanted bricks
Danish toymaker Lego is testing a new way for customers to return their unwanted bricks in an effort to move closer to its goal of switching to 100 percent sustainable materials in the next decade.
Danish toymaker Lego is testing a new way for customers to return their unwanted bricks in an effort to move closer to its goal of switching to 100 percent sustainable materials in the next decade.
Third night of aerial spraying for mosquitoes on west side of Michigan
A third night of aerial treatment to combat Eastern Equine Encephalitis is underway, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said Thursday.
A third night of aerial treatment to combat Eastern Equine Encephalitis is underway, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said Thursday.
Sea turtle dies after eating over 100 pieces of plastic, South Florida nature center says
A tiny sea turtle that died after washing ashore in South Florida had 104 pieces of plastic in its stomach.
A tiny sea turtle that died after washing ashore in South Florida had 104 pieces of plastic in its stomach.
Massive iceberg breaks off Antarctica
A gigantic iceberg broke off Antarctica recently, but scientists say the incident is part of a normal cycle and not related to climate change.
A gigantic iceberg broke off Antarctica recently, but scientists say the incident is part of a normal cycle and not related to climate change.
Michigan's insane fall colors have arrived in all their glory
Every year, Michigan's fall foliage reaches peak pigmentation in September and October. A combination of reds, purples, oranges, and yellows dazzle any travelers smart, or lucky enough, to drive through the state's forests. With days getting shorter and temperatures seeing their final warm days, visitors can expect these colors to start their blooming now. Don't miss out on the best places to visit the astounding colors that blanket the state's more forested areas.
Every year, Michigan's fall foliage reaches peak pigmentation in September and October. A combination of reds, purples, oranges, and yellows dazzle any travelers smart, or lucky enough, to drive through the state's forests. With days getting shorter and temperatures seeing their final warm days, visitors can expect these colors to start their blooming now. Don't miss out on the best places to visit the astounding colors that blanket the state's more forested areas.
Family of 10 living in camper due to toxic home running out of time
There are houses that become money pits and then there's the Rende's home in Troy.
There are houses that become money pits and then there's the Rende's home in Troy.
A glacier on Mont Blanc could collapse any moment. Experts blame climate change.
Italian authorities are bracing for the worst, after reports from experts at the Valle d’Asota regional government, and the Fondazione Montagna Sicura (Safe Mountain Foundation) found that a giant piece of a glacier on Mont Blanc’s Italian side could collapse at any given moment.
Italian authorities are bracing for the worst, after reports from experts at the Valle d’Asota regional government, and the Fondazione Montagna Sicura (Safe Mountain Foundation) found that a giant piece of a glacier on Mont Blanc’s Italian side could collapse at any given moment.
‘How dare you’: Greta Thunberg lambastes UN world leaders, demands bold action on climate change
Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist, delivered a powerful speech to the United Nations General Assembly Monday, warning world leaders to take climate change seriously or the population will suffer.
Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist, delivered a powerful speech to the United Nations General Assembly Monday, warning world leaders to take climate change seriously or the population will suffer.
Thousands participating in #Climatestrike in Detroit, around Michigan today
Young people are increasingly engaged in activism around Michigan and the rest of the country in a global effort to mitigate climate change and the compounding effects it's having on the planet. On Friday, activists are converging in 19 cities in Michigan, including Detroit to speak out and call on legislators to reduce fossil fuel use and promote more green solutions.
Young people are increasingly engaged in activism around Michigan and the rest of the country in a global effort to mitigate climate change and the compounding effects it's having on the planet. On Friday, activists are converging in 19 cities in Michigan, including Detroit to speak out and call on legislators to reduce fossil fuel use and promote more green solutions.
With EPA's rollback of wetland protections, Michigan officials say we're setting "a dangerous precedent"
Following a Trump administration promise to roll back Obama-era protections of streams and wetlands in the U.S., the EPA made good on that promise on Sept. 12 when it outlined a policy that freed up wetlands from federal jurisdiction. This decision doesn't affect Michigan that much because the state already has regulations that protect its wetlands. However, Michigan officials say any rollback of protections is a short-sighted decision and sets a dangerous precedent for defining water quality
Following a Trump administration promise to roll back Obama-era protections of streams and wetlands in the U.S., the EPA made good on that promise on Sept. 12 when it outlined a policy that freed up wetlands from federal jurisdiction. This decision doesn't affect Michigan that much because the state already has regulations that protect its wetlands. However, Michigan officials say any rollback of protections is a short-sighted decision and sets a dangerous precedent for defining water quality
Ford 2020 Police Interceptor SUV is high-powered hybrid
Ford has a brand new police interceptor that is not only expected to outperform most cars on the road - it's supposed to save departments thousands of dollars every year.
Ford has a brand new police interceptor that is not only expected to outperform most cars on the road - it's supposed to save departments thousands of dollars every year.