DNR says northern Michigan forests don’t look the same after historic ice storm
An ice storm at the end of March caused widespread damage throughout northern Michigan.The Department of Natural Resources says an...
Detroit Evening Report: U-M report finds most older adults concerned about climate and health
The National Poll on Healthy Aging has released new data regarding how climate change and extreme weather impact health for...
Detroit nonprofit Arboretum Detroit brings new life to vacant lots with community forest project
A once-forgotten cluster of vacant lots on Detroit’s west side is now home to Circle Forest, a community-led reforestation project...
Massive flooding in Southwest Detroit may have affected trees
The nonprofit Greening of Detroit says the severe flooding caused by a recent water main break in Southwest Detroit may...
One week later: Northern Michigan communities look to long-term recovery after ice storm
In communities around Little Traverse Bay, the snow and ice is starting to melt but clear signs of destruction remain.It’s...
The Metro: Former Sleeping Bear Dunes superintendent warns of cuts to national parks, public lands
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Huge numbers of Americans took to the streets over the weekend...
Tribes, enviro groups ask Michigan Supreme Court to block Line 5
Environmental groups and tribal nations are asking the Michigan Supreme Court to put the brakes on a Canadian company’s plans...
Whitmer deploys National Guard to help ice storm recovery
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has deployed the Michigan National Guard to help with ice storm recovery.Two specialized teams were deployed Wednesday...
Detroit Evening Report: Metro Detroiters brace for more heavy rain, flooding
Detroiters are bracing themselves for another round of storms on Wednesday night. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple...
Detroit’s tree canopy is growing, despite federal funding cuts
American Forests, the nation’s oldest conservation nonprofit, says Detroit has planted 25,000 trees since launching a local tree equity partnership...
Thousands without power in northern Michigan with more wintry weather on the way
Relief from a brutal ice storm — which left thousands without power across Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula — could be...
Farmers and business owners were promised financial help for energy upgrades. They’re still waiting for the money
Editor's note: This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization; BPR, a public radio station...