Here are the 20 worst US cities for seasonal allergies – and some of the best
Suffer from seasonal allergies? The most challenging U.S. cities for living with allergies in 2024 were revealed the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's annual report.
Help monitor Michigan lake water quality during your summer trips
Take some time during your summer trips to help monitor the quality of Michigan's lakes. Volunteers are needed for the MiCorps Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program.
Wixom adds curbside food scrap recycling
Wixom residents can now easily reduce their food waste through a new curbside recycling program.
PFAS: EPA imposes first-ever limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
Toxic PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are widespread and long lasting in the environment. Here’s a look at the EPA’s new “life-changing” rule.
Beach-cleaning robot coming to Belle Isle to pick up trash
Weighing about 1,300 pounds and about seven feet long, BeBot was brought to the sandy beach thanks to a partnership between the city, the Belle Isle Conservancy, and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Gray wolf shot by Michigan hunter in rare Lower Peninsula sighting for species
It's been a hundred years since a wolf has been seen this far south in Michigan. “You have much better luck of getting struck by lightning than seeing one in Calhoun County again," a biologist said.
Liquid nitrogen fertilizer spill kills nearly 750,000 fish in Iowa river, officials say
About 265,000 gallons of liquid nitrogen fertilizer was released into the river.
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.