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...
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...