Great Lakes Now exposes coal ash threat

Environmental groups are suing the Environmental Protection Agency for refusing to regulate older coal ash dumps near power plants. Coal...

A new method for breaking down PFAS shows promise

This month, Michigan activists urged federal officials to strengthen the government's efforts to research and regulate PFAS. Three years ago,...

New book ‘The Plant Hunter’ explores nature’s next medicines

When you look inside your medicine cabinet, you’ll likely see an assortment of prescriptions, supplements, topical creams, toothpaste and many...

Why are mallard duck populations falling in the Great Lakes region?

Two major studies are underway to try to better understand why mallard duck populations are declining in the U.S. Researchers...

Climate change is altering boreal forests, but it’s not too late, U-M researcher says

Boreal forests are in the coldest parts of the world, places like Siberia, Scandinavia and Canada, but are also located...

Tribar Technologies facing environmental violations over chemical spill  in Huron River

State environmental regulators are going after Tribar Technologies, the company responsible for dumping a dangerous chemical into the Huron River...

State lawmakers consider taking away local authority to issue gravel mining permits

The Great Lakes region is blessed with an abundance of water. But water quality, affordability, and aging water infrastructure are...

Will Michigan farmers voluntarily help reduce phosphorus loading into Lake Erie?

The Great Lakes region is blessed with an abundance of water. But water quality, affordability, and aging water infrastructure are...

State officials expand testing of Huron River after release of hexavalent chromium

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is warning people to avoid going into the Huron River and...

The legacy of the Lunar Landing 53 years later

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins left Earth’s comfy atmosphere and headed off into the...

The Catch: Fayette Historic State Park is home to some of the oldest trees in eastern North America

  At Fayette Historic State Park in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, limestone cliffs are home to some of the oldest trees...

Coalition seeks increased oversight at US Ecology facility: ‘We want transparency’

Foul smells and dust are problems for the people who live near the U.S. Ecology South hazardous waste facility in...