Michigan House GOP blasts Nessel plan to sue oil and gas industry
Republicans are pushing back against Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s plan to deputize private practice attorneys to pursue climate lawsuits....
New report highlights ongoing pollution by Tyson Foods to US waterways
Tyson Foods, one of the world’s largest poultry producers, has released over 370 million pounds of pollutants into U.S. waterways...
The Metro: Belle Isle Conservancy’s efforts helping to improve the island this summer
Despite having one of its largest attractions closed for renovations, Belle Isle saw a 7% increase in visitors last year....
Whitmer announces federal funding to boost Michigan’s green initiatives
Michigan is receiving funding from the federal government for projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made...
The Metro: ‘Heat island effect’ contributing to warmer temperatures in Detroit, research shows
As global temperatures continue to rise due to climate change, environmental factors in some urban communities are amplifying the heat...
Detroit dust ordinance heads to City Council for final approval
A proposed ordinance to limit "fugitive dust" in Detroit and create more stringent air quality rules for commercial facilities is...
Detroit Evening Report: New state agency holds clean energy, EV transition roundtable in Detroit
Officials from a new state office met with stakeholders Tuesday to talk about efforts to prepare workers and businesses for...
The Metro: Detroit company using IRA funds to help low-income households be more energy efficient
The announcement of Michigan Central Station’s reopening on June 6 has many excited about what the location will mean for...
The Metro: Why Dearborn amended its dust ordinance with stricter standards
Fugitive dust — it sounds like bad air gone awry. And honestly, that’s not such a bad characterization. Fugitive dust...
Local nonprofit aims to plant Detroit’s first-ever forest of giant sequoia trees
A nonprofit in Detroit’s Poletown east neighborhood is partnering with an organization in northern Michigan to plant Detroit’s first ever...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit area ranked among worst cities in the nation for annual pollution, report shows
Metro Detroit has some of the worst air particle pollution in the country, according to a new report released Wednesday...
Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7B in federal solar power grants
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal grants for residential solar projects serving 900,000-plus households...