Bridge Detroit: Flood prevention relief trickles in
It's been more than a year since heavy rain flooded thousands of basements in Detroit. This year, city leaders said...
Project aims to find new ways to convert river water into drinking water as pollutants evolve
The Great Lakes Water Authority is paying Wayne State University nearly $585,000 to develop a research project at its Waterworks...
U.S. Supreme Court ruling limiting power of EPA is “devastating,” climate scientist says
The United States Supreme Court’s ruling that the Environmental Protection Agency doesn’t have the power to regulate carbon emissions deals...
The Catch: Shoreline shipwrecks
This web article was previously published by The Catch. This month of The Catch features a look at shoreline shipwrecks in Michigan....
Tires producing more particle pollution than tailpipes
Anyone concerned about air pollution should take a look at the bottom of a vehicle. The biggest source of pollution...
Detroit’s need to address pollution, heat waves and flooding
Rising temperatures, major storms and the continued pollution of our water and air means troubling new problems for old, industrial...
Residents demand more accountability for hazardous waste facility in Detroit after odor violations
Advocates are seeking a host community agreement with the City of Detroit on a hazardous waste plant in the Poletown...
Detroit Incinerator to be demolished starting in June
A symbol of air pollution in Detroit is getting demolished. The downtown incinerator at I-75 and I-94 is coming down...
Scientists watch Lake Erie for toxic algae
Flowers aren't the only things that bloom in spring. Algae will soon be sprouting again in western Lake Erie. The microorganisms...
New Michigan report aims for state to be carbon neutral by 2050 – is it possible?
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy has released the final draft of its ambitious climate plan. It’s...
Does a high water level explain Lake Erie earthquakes?
University of Michigan Geophysics Professor Yihe Huang A significant earthquake centered near Cleveland under Lake Erie in 2019 drew the...
Litter is a significant problem in Detroit. Kids could be the solution
Springtime in Detroit means daffodils and apple trees are blooming, birds are returning – and plastic bags, bottles, pizza boxes...