USDA again asks for help squashing these invasive bugs
According to the USDA the spotted lanternfly and gypsy moth are highly detrimental invasive insects, causing significant economic and environmental harm.
Microplastics found in remote waters near Great Lakes in 'alarming' new study
Plastic particles are increasingly moving around through the atmosphere, being inhaled by humans and deposited in the most remote regions of the planet.
Recycle old electronics and get free admission to the Detroit Zoo
Bring electronics to the Detroit Zoo for recycling and receive free entry to the zoo.
Global warming on the rise, prompting UN weather agency to issue 'red alert'
The U.N. weather agency has issued a "red alert" due to alarming increases in greenhouse gases, temperatures, and melting of glaciers and sea ice.
Mosquitoes could arrive early this year due to warm weather in Michigan
“There's going to be winners and losers. Some mosquitoes do really well when it warms up early," said Mark Vanderwerp, the manager of education and training at Rose Pest Solutions.
Earth sets heat records for 9 straight months as February 2024 goes down as planet’s hottest
February 2024 was the hottest February on record for the world, which makes it the ninth month in a row to be the hottest on record, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service announced Tuesday.
The Arctic Ocean could be ‘ice-free’ by 2030s, study warns
The study defines “ice-free" as when the Arctic Ocean has less than 400,000 square miles of ice.
Michigan's cost of living, climate among reasons families moving to state
Those moving from New York, DC, and California are moving to the state because it's cheaper, while those moving from Texas and Nevada are trying to escape the heat.
Royal Oak adds free food composting as part of pilot program
Dispose of your food scraps for free as part of a composting pilot program at the Royal Oak Farmers Market. Beginning Feb. 24, Royal Oak Sustainability will offer free composting drop-offs on Saturdays.
Officials still don't know what was in Bear Creek spill; Warren drinking water declared safe
"I don’t think there is any question that there will be a cleanup of that site but I don’t believe there is a public health risk," Miller said.
Mysterious contamination in Warren's Bear Creek sparks investigation
Bear Creek is a tributary of the Clinton River, which drains into Lake St. Clair. Officials have since identified and stopped the leak. They're awaiting answers on what the contaminant is.
Here are the top 10 deadliest national parks, according to research
The serene landscapes of our national parks feature a plethora of mountainous landscapes, pristine beaches and lush forests, but there are some deadly risks associated with visiting. Outdoor clothing brand KÜHL looked at different criteria and came up with a list of the top 10 deadliest national parks.
States with plastic bag bans prevented billions of bags from being used, report says
The report, Plastic Bag Bans Work, noted that bans in just five locations in the U.S. cut single-use plastic bag consumption by about 6 billion bags per year.
Eating snow 'not worth the risk' of ingesting contaminants, health expert says
One of the reasons why snow should be avoided as a food item involves its role as one of nature’s air filters. Here's why it can be dangerous to eat and some alternatives for kids.
Justin Shilling's family starts conservation fund in memory of Oxford High School shooting victim
The "For the Love of Nature Fund...The Forever Justin Shilling Foundation" will support conservation efforts in honor of Justin Shilling, one of four teens killed in the 2021 Oxford High School shooting.
Michigan, other states with big climate goals strip local governments of power to block projects
For Michigan to reach its energy goals, officials say they'll need to build up large solar and wind farms. To speed along the projects, they've changed who decides where those projects get built.
Iceland volcano erupts again: See photos, video of lava flowing toward nearby town
The town's residents were previously evacuated from their homes in November following a series of earthquakes that led to cracks and openings in the earth.
John Kerry to step down as Biden admin climate czar: report
U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry is reportedly planning to leave the White House in the coming months and join President Biden's presidential campaign.
Belle Isle tree's evolutionary secret is one half of ancient animal relationship
The massive thorns growing out of a tree on Belle Isle could be a living reminder of the ancient beasts that once roamed Michigan. They're found near the giant slide.
North Dakota coal miners unearth ancient mammoth fossil: 'Exciting find'
The well-preserved, rare fossil is believed to be at least 10,000 years old.