Detroit Evening Report: Dearborn receives ‘Tree City USA’ status for 38th year
The Arbor Day Foundation has renewed Dearborn's "Tree City USA" status for its efforts to maintain a healthy tree canopy. ...
The Metro: Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel proposal might cause more harm than good, expert says
Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline has been fueling debate for decades. It carries millions of gallons of crude oil and natural...
The Metro: Detroit’s Sidewalk Festival is inspiring environmental change
Local nonprofit Sidewalk Detroit has been supporting the community through artistic initiatives for more than a decade. The organization's 10th...
MSU researchers launch 20 year study on Michigan’s future tree resilience
Michigan State University researchers have launched a decades-long effort to understand how certain conifer species might adapt to future climate...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit parks climb in national ranking
In this episode of The Detroit Evening Report, we cover Detroit parks national ranking, Sister Pie temporarily closing, community milestones, and...
The Metro at MPC: Activists rally on Mackinac Island to oppose Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel plan
Enbridge’s Line 5 oil pipeline cuts beneath the Great Lakes, stretching over 600 miles and crossing beneath the Straits of...
New study shows need to protect water from PFAS
A new study highlights the importance of removing "forever chemicals" from drinking water.What are PFAS?PFAS are chemicals that take a...
The Metro: The lesser known threats to Michigan’s waters
The Great Lakes still gleam and sparkle — but their waters are heavy with the weight of what we’ve done....
Detroit Evening Report: EPA lifts emergency order on Flint drinking water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has lifted the emergency order on the city of Flint's drinking water.Subscribe to the Detroit...
The Metro: New ‘micro-forest’ takes root in Rochester
In Rochester, a dense grove of 300 native trees and shrubs is taking root behind City Hall planted by volunteers, city...
Early signs point to mild algal bloom in Lake Erie
They're back.Algae are growing in western Lake Erie as they do every year, posing a potential health threat to people...
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...