UM study suggests long term exposure to air pollution could affect how independently seniors can live
New research from the University of Michigan links long term exposure to air pollution to how independently you are able to live...
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...
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...
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...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit area ranked among worst cities in the nation for annual pollution, report shows
Metro Detroit has some of the worst air particle pollution in the country, according to a new report released Wednesday...
Community continues fight to shut down northwest Detroit concrete crusher
A community group in northwest Detroit held a press conference on Thursday to help drum up support for a city...
Created Equal: Detroit has a scrapyard problem
Scrapyards have always been a thing in Detroit. Just drive down any of the city's major thoroughfares and you can...
PFAS cleanup, regulation a sticking point for many Michigan voters
The presence of PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," has become an everyday reality for many Michiganders. The state of...
Detroit Evening Report: New tool aims to improve ‘Tree Equity’ in Detroit neighborhoods
A new tool from the conservation nonprofit American Forests aims to show Detroiters of all economic backgrounds how increasing their...
Detroit Evening Report: Urban farm tracking pollution from nearby Stellantis plant
A local urban farm is tracking toxic chemicals in the air from the nearby Stellantis plant. Subscribe to the Detroit...
Macomb County’s Fatberg Comes to Michigan Science Center
Sascha Raiyn A chunk of Macomb County’s “Fatberg” is now on display at the Michigan Science Center. The county’s public...
Grants Available for Removing or Upgrading Michigan Dams
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is accepting proposals for grants that would support removals or upgrades of dams. The...
