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This black willow, submitted by Josh Stoltz, was awarded largest tree in Benzie County during the 2022 Big Tree Hunt.
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Nonprofit holds contest to find biggest trees in Michigan

Natalie Albrecht, Amanda LeClaire June 9, 2025

The two-year search is almost over for participants of the Big Tree Hunt. The contest, held by environmental nonprofit ReLeaf, challenges...

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A smoky haze settled over Traverse City, as seen from the top of Copper Ridge Drive on June 26, 2023. Smoke caused poor air quality and hampered visibility across northern Michigan.
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Smoke expected to lift in northern Michigan, but more could be on the way

Izzy Ross June 6, 2025

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between IPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization.Canadian wildfire smoke that blew...

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trees nature forest climate change
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Detroit Evening Report: Dearborn receives ‘Tree City USA’ status for 38th year

Nargis Rahman June 5, 2025

The Arbor Day Foundation has renewed Dearborn's "Tree City USA" status for its efforts to maintain a healthy tree canopy. ...

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Enbridge Energy Line 5 pumping facility near Mackinaw City, Mich.
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The Metro: Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel proposal might cause more harm than good, expert says

Robyn Vincent, The Metro June 4, 2025

Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline has been fueling debate for decades.  It carries millions of gallons of crude oil and natural...

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Andrea Pierce, policy director at Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition, speaks with Metro Co-host Robyn Vincent on Mackinac Island during the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference.
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The Metro at MPC: Activists rally on Mackinac Island to oppose Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel plan

Robyn Vincent, The Metro May 29, 2025

Enbridge’s Line 5 oil pipeline cuts beneath the Great Lakes, stretching over 600 miles and crossing beneath the Straits of...

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FILE - The Flint Water Plant tower is seen, Friday, Feb. 26, 2016 in Flint, Mich.
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Detroit Evening Report: EPA lifts emergency order on Flint drinking water

Sascha Raiyn, Bre'Anna Tinsley May 20, 2025

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has lifted the emergency order on the city of Flint's drinking water.Subscribe to the Detroit...

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A view from Lake Erie Metropark.
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Early signs point to mild algal bloom in Lake Erie

Pat Batcheller May 19, 2025

They're back.Algae are growing in western Lake Erie as they do every year, posing a potential health threat to people...

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The Palisades Nuclear Plant sits on the shore of Lake Michigan, in Covert Township.
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Groups push for more detailed statement on environmental impact of possible Palisades restart

Dustin Dwyer May 16, 2025

A group of five environmental organizations is pushing the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to take a deeper look at environmental impacts...

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The Finney Community Arboretum and Botanical Garden, a new urban oasis created by Detroit Hives.
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The Metro: Nonprofit Detroit Hives turning vacant lots into an oasis for pollinators, residents

Amanda LeClaire, The Metro May 5, 2025

Bees' pollinating presence helps to ensure the vitality of our food systems.  The work of bees isn’t just happening in...

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Terry and Nancy Chamberlin drop off yet another load of wooden debris from their property in Alanson on April 25, 2025.
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Northern Michigan moves to clean up ice storm debris — by making energy

Izzy Ross May 5, 2025

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Interlochen Public Radio on April 30, 2025. At a giant dirt lot off a side...

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A tree blooming in spring
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A warm April gives way to May showers for Metro Detroit

Amanda LeClaire April 30, 2025

Southeast Michigan is wrapping up April with temperatures trending slightly higher than average, according to the National Weather Service. Despite...

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FILE - Marathon Oil Refinery in Detroit.
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The Metro: Smog and soot exposure contributing to Detroit’s bad air quality

Sam Corey, The Metro April 30, 2025

A recent report from the American Lung Association found Detroit’s air quality ranks sixth in the nation for smog and...

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