Earth's wildlife populations have declined a staggering 73% in 50 years: report
A staggering loss of world wildlife populations could have “devastating" consequences without immediate action, a new report concludes.
A staggering loss of world wildlife populations could have “devastating" consequences without immediate action, a new report concludes.
Biden sets 10-year deadline for US cities to replace lead pipes, make drinking water safer
The president announced the new regulation, which replaces a standard set forth by the Trump administration that did not include a universal requirement to replace lead pipes.
The president announced the new regulation, which replaces a standard set forth by the Trump administration that did not include a universal requirement to replace lead pipes.
California AG sues ExxonMobil over alleged plastic recycling deception
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday announced the filing of an unprecedented lawsuit against ExxonMobil for allegedly engaging in a 50-year campaign of deception that “caused and exacerbated the global plastics pollution crisis."
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday announced the filing of an unprecedented lawsuit against ExxonMobil for allegedly engaging in a 50-year campaign of deception that “caused and exacerbated the global plastics pollution crisis."
Delivery of radioactive soil from New York to Michigan suspended by judge
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is managing removal of low-level radioactive soil from Lewiston, New York, a legacy of the Manhattan Project, the secret government project to develop atomic bombs.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is managing removal of low-level radioactive soil from Lewiston, New York, a legacy of the Manhattan Project, the secret government project to develop atomic bombs.
Oakland-Macomb County feud over wastewater bubbling into the public
Officials pointing fingers at one another over claims of Oakland County releasing untreated wastewater into Macomb County continued to fester on Wednesday.
Officials pointing fingers at one another over claims of Oakland County releasing untreated wastewater into Macomb County continued to fester on Wednesday.
Invasive pest threatening Michigan's Christmas trees spurs quarantine order up north
Due to the infestation of balsam woolly adelgid in a county, the state is restricting the movement of trees to prevent the pest from further spreading to other nurseries.
Due to the infestation of balsam woolly adelgid in a county, the state is restricting the movement of trees to prevent the pest from further spreading to other nurseries.
Air quality monitoring underway after fire at Oakland County recycling facility
The Birmingham Fire Department is monitoring air quality after a fire at SOCRRA in Troy.
The Birmingham Fire Department is monitoring air quality after a fire at SOCRRA in Troy.
National Park Service blames bag of Cheetos for disrupting entire Carlsbad Caverns ecosystem
The Cheetos' processed corn was softened by the humidity of the cave and "formed the perfect environment" to welcome and host fungi and microbial life, the park said.
The Cheetos' processed corn was softened by the humidity of the cave and "formed the perfect environment" to welcome and host fungi and microbial life, the park said.
Do Not Eat Advisory in effect for deer at northern Michigan marsh due to PFAS contamination
PFAS contamination has been found in deer and other animals that live in the marsh. The chemicals don't break down in the environment.
PFAS contamination has been found in deer and other animals that live in the marsh. The chemicals don't break down in the environment.
Spotted Lanternfly confirmed in Wayne County as invasive pest's presence grows in Michigan
Over 100 locations are now being monitored across the lower Michigan as the spread of spotted lanternfly shows no sign of stopping.
Over 100 locations are now being monitored across the lower Michigan as the spread of spotted lanternfly shows no sign of stopping.
Michigan fall foliage map: When the colors start changing
An interactive map shows precisely when the leaves will change color.
An interactive map shows precisely when the leaves will change color.
Michigan's artificial shorelines are making its lakes sick. Can they be healed?
Michigan's lakes have been severed from the landscape as the state's shorelines are increasingly developed. The consequences stretch beyond the beach.
Michigan's lakes have been severed from the landscape as the state's shorelines are increasingly developed. The consequences stretch beyond the beach.
EPA begins removing materials at Clinton Township site contaminated after March explosion
Nearly six months after a building exploded in Clinton Township, sending debris flying so far that it killed someone who was about ¼ mile away from the scene, the EPA is cleaning up the site.
Nearly six months after a building exploded in Clinton Township, sending debris flying so far that it killed someone who was about ¼ mile away from the scene, the EPA is cleaning up the site.
Roseville residents can get a free rain barrel kit
Two-hundred free rain barrel kits are being given away to Roseville residents as part of a pilot program to reduce the impact of rain on sewers and reduce combined sewer overflows into Lake St. Clair.
Two-hundred free rain barrel kits are being given away to Roseville residents as part of a pilot program to reduce the impact of rain on sewers and reduce combined sewer overflows into Lake St. Clair.
Last year's wildfire smoke killed 169 people in Michigan, new study estimates
A new map outlines what parts of the U.S. were most impacted by smoke during last year's wildfire season. It shows metro Detroit was one of the worst.
A new map outlines what parts of the U.S. were most impacted by smoke during last year's wildfire season. It shows metro Detroit was one of the worst.
Invasive hemlock woolly adelgid detected in ninth Michigan county, further threatening tree species
Over 170 million trees in Michigan are threatened by the tiny insect, which siphons sap from hemlock trees.
Over 170 million trees in Michigan are threatened by the tiny insect, which siphons sap from hemlock trees.
Wildfire smoke pours across America bringing haze from coast to coast
Hundreds of wildfires burning across the western U.S. and Canada are spewing dense smoke that is being carried hundreds, if not thousands, of miles away.
Hundreds of wildfires burning across the western U.S. and Canada are spewing dense smoke that is being carried hundreds, if not thousands, of miles away.
Monday was the hottest ever recorded day on Earth, data shows
Monday’s scorching temperatures were yet another heat record broken in the past couple of years.
Monday’s scorching temperatures were yet another heat record broken in the past couple of years.
Watch: Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin explosion sends debris skyward
A "localized hydrothermal explosion" sent debris and steam skyward, prompting visitors to run away to safety.
A "localized hydrothermal explosion" sent debris and steam skyward, prompting visitors to run away to safety.
Belle Isle Beach back open after high levels of E. coli detected in Detroit River
While it's unclear what the source of the bacteria was, recent rain events over the past two weeks could have led to runoff into streams that feed the Detroit River.
While it's unclear what the source of the bacteria was, recent rain events over the past two weeks could have led to runoff into streams that feed the Detroit River.