MI: Climate Change
MI leads nation in toxic methane emissions from landfills
The Environmental Protection Agency is investigating underreported methane emissions from landfills nationwide, and a recent report names Michigan as …
MI tribe celebrates funding to combat climate change
It has been less than four months since Michigan's Gun Lake Tribe received grants totaling $4 million for its plans to fight climate change. Its …
EV industry praises federal investments in Michigan
Michigan's electric vehicle industry is praising the Biden administration for its latest investments in EV manufacturing and innovation. About $650 …
MI environmental group responds to pipeline enclosure appeal
A Michigan environmental group is addressing an appeal challenging the state's decision to approve the enclosure of the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline…
MI empowers disadvantaged communities for clean energy
The effects of climate change often hit Michigan's most vulnerable communities hardest, prompting state environmental organizations to take action…
Michigan leaders celebrate historic clean car standards
Leaders in Michigan are marking the historic new clean car standards, finalized by the Environmental Protection Agency. The final rule, Multi-…
EPA offers longer rollout for emissions rules on light-duty vehicles
The Environmental Protection Agency is setting stricter limits on vehicle tailpipe emissions through 2032 and giving automakers an additional three ye…
WMU secures $2.25 million grant for carbon capture research
Western Michigan University has gotten a significant funding boost, with a grant of more than $2 million from the U.S. Department of Energy. The …
How do allergies affect your mood? A Wayne State study hypothesizes
Michigan researchers are examining a possible link between high pollen counts or allergy days and worsening mental health and increased suicide risk…
Dwindling Great Lakes ice cover highlights troubling trend
The Great Lakes region has experienced record low ice cover this winter, and scientists said it is important to keep an eye on the warming trends…
Report: EV puts money back into Michigan drivers' pockets
Michigan is seeing growth in new electric-vehicle market share, and EV enthusiasts say lower prices are just part of their appeal. The latest …
Black Lake sturgeon season cancelled due to mild temperatures
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced on Friday it is canceling the 2024 Black Lake sturgeon harvest due to warm temperatures and uns…