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...
Wayne County gets failing grade for air quality, report says
The American Lung Association's 2022 “State of the Air Report” revealed millions of people in the U.S. are living in...
DNR enhances vital wetland on Lake St. Clair
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and two conservation groups are working together to revitalize one of the state's most...
How to electrify the grid to a point where it’s not emitting carbon
Some scientists say our time for switching to a carbon neutral world is running out. They note that if we...
Soulardarity aims to make Highland Park 100% energy independent
Not everyone is waiting for the government or a corporation to solve our collective climate problems. Some are working with...
The potential of wind turbines in America
The technologies we need to create a carbon free world are all around us, according to many advocates, scientists, and...