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...

Detroit dust ordinance heads to City Council for final approval

A proposed ordinance to limit "fugitive dust" in Detroit and create more stringent air quality rules for commercial facilities is...

Detroit Evening Report: New state agency holds clean energy, EV transition roundtable in Detroit

Officials from a new state office met with stakeholders Tuesday to talk about efforts to prepare workers and businesses for...

The Metro: Detroit company using IRA funds to help low-income households be more energy efficient

The announcement of Michigan Central Station’s reopening on June 6 has many excited about what the location will mean for...

The Metro: Why Dearborn amended its dust ordinance with stricter standards

Fugitive dust — it sounds like bad air gone awry. And honestly, that’s not such a bad characterization. Fugitive dust...