Groups push for more detailed statement on environmental impact of possible Palisades restart
A group of five environmental organizations is pushing the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to take a deeper look at environmental impacts...
The Metro: Detroit’s Solar Neighborhood Initiative facing pushback from property owners
At a recent Detroit City Council meeting, a number of people spoke during public comment period about Detroit’s Solar Neighborhood...
The Metro: Nonprofit Detroit Hives turning vacant lots into an oasis for pollinators, residents
Bees' pollinating presence helps to ensure the vitality of our food systems. The work of bees isn’t just happening in...
Northern Michigan moves to clean up ice storm debris — by making energy
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Interlochen Public Radio on April 30, 2025. At a giant dirt lot off a side...
A warm April gives way to May showers for Metro Detroit
Southeast Michigan is wrapping up April with temperatures trending slightly higher than average, according to the National Weather Service. Despite...
The Metro: Smog and soot exposure contributing to Detroit’s bad air quality
A recent report from the American Lung Association found Detroit’s air quality ranks sixth in the nation for smog and...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit ranks among worst in nation for particle pollution, report finds
Detroit has some of the worst air quality in the nation, according to a report released Wednesday by the American...
The Metro: WDET is ‘rooting’ itself in local environmental reporting with tree canopy project
WDET is embarking on a new project exploring the multifaceted relationship between trees and community health in Michigan. Amanda Le...
Environmental advocates criticize fast-track for Mackinac Straits pipeline
Experts and advocates with Oil and Water Don’t Mix said they don’t trust the federal government to properly vet Enbridge’s...
Michigan House poised to approve $75M for ice storm recovery
The state House is poised to vote on legislation this week to allocate $75 million toward recovery efforts in northern...
Michigan DNR expert says sharpshooting is the best strategy for managing rising deer population
The deer population has increased significantly in southeast Michigan, and as a result, so has the number of deer-related car...
The Metro: Nonprofit aims to conserve bird habitats in metro Detroit
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Global warming and climate change poses a significant threat to two-thirds...