Detroit Evening Report: Dearborn mayor, city win national climate award for public health efforts
The city of Dearborn was recognized for a 2024 Mayors Climate Protection Award at the U.S. Conference of Mayors for its work...
Federal money coming to three Michigan cities for safer, greener roads
Three Michigan cities have been awarded millions of federal dollars to make roads safer and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Detroit, Kalamazoo, and Menominee...
The Metro: Highlighting Michigan’s largest urban park
Michigan is known for its nature, although it may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you...
City selects first Detroit neighborhoods to house solar fields
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan this week announced the first three communities selected to build solar arrays on vacant land as...
Shuttered Downriver power plant demolished by explosives, sending dust and flames into the air
TRENTON, Mich. (AP) — Part of a shuttered power plant near Detroit was demolished Friday by explosives that turned the...
Created Equal: Why urban areas like Detroit are more at risk during heat waves
A heat wave is moving through metro Detroit this week, bringing with it various health risks, severe storms and a...
Detroit Evening Report: Excessive Heat Warning issued for metro Detroit this week
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for metro Detroit through 8 p.m. Friday. Dangerously hot conditions...
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...
