Project ‘Restore 94’ requires major tree clearance for highway reconstruction
Restore 94 is a recent Michigan Department of Transportation project that aims to rebuild nearly 13 miles of I-94.MDOT's Media...
There were no reports of ‘exploding trees’ in Southeast Michigan this winter
After warnings about “exploding trees” went viral this winter, a local arborist says he did not hear any reports of...
Humans thrive with trees, not computer screens, says new research
New research shows the presence of trees where people live may significantly impact human heart health.The results find that those...
Understanding road salt damage to Detroit’s tree canopy
As temperatures drop and snowfall increases this winter, Detroit's road commissioners break out their plows and salt trucks in order...
Oakland County upgrades parks system with ‘Mission 26’
Sixty years after voters narrowly approved the first millage to establish Oakland County Parks, officials say the system is undergoing...
The Metro: President Trump won’t regulate pollution. Can Michigan do that on its own?
In 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed one of the most aggressive clean energy laws in the country — requiring Michigan...
Michigan senator wants better toxic waste regulation after state approves controversial landfill expansion
A Michigan lawmaker says he will continue calling for higher fees and tougher regulation of landfills in the state.Michigan state...
The Big Tree Hunt contest has come to a close. What did participants find?
After two years of collecting entries, non-profit ReLeaf announced winners of their Big Tree Hunt this fall in a well-attended...
Will massive data centers create large rate increase for Michigan customers?
A new report finds that the rise in requests to build huge data centers across the country could reshape the...
New book examines equitable degrowth as necessary to combat climate change
How does a global community provide for the needs of its citizens without destroying the planet? That’s the crux of...
Old-growth forest at Independence Oaks reveals Indigenous past
An area of very old trees at Independence Oaks County Park has been recognized as part of a national network...
Lake Erie’s summer algal bloom was relatively mild
This year's harmful algal bloom in western Lake Erie was among the mildest this century.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration...