Environment
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A butterfly nearing global extinction gets new hope in Michigan
The Poweshiek skipperling was on the knife’s edge of extinction. Fast-forward to today, and things are looking up.
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Study finds one of Michigan’s healthiest forests in Grand Rapids
A new study found the 100-acre Ken-O-Sha Park is home to one of the state’s highest-quality remaining forests.
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Despite bite incident, don’t harm Michigan’s protected rattlesnake, state says
There have been no confirmed human deaths from an eastern massasauga bite for over 100 years.
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Protect yourself: Why ticks are spreading in Michigan
In places where ticks were once rare, expansion of the species continues.
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Toxic foam, poisonous fish, and a fight over the Great Lakes
Republicans gutted Michigan’s environmental agency. Then it approved the Line 5 tunnel.
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Trump stalls shutdown of West Olive coal plant, driving up energy bills across Michigan
Trump’s “baffling” emergency orders kept the J.H. Campbell coal plant open after it was set to close, and Michigan ratepayers could be stuck with the bill as costs climb and clean energy plans stall.
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Michigan air quality alert extended; ‘slow improvement’ expected Monday
Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy said over the weekend it has extended its air quality alert for the state through Monday.
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Is it safe to go outside this weekend? Michigan air quality forecast shows relief
According to the National Weather Service’s air quality forecast, this round of smoke is expected to move out going into Saturday, but a new round could start making its way into the area by Sunday.
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What should you do to stay safe amid wildfire smoke? What health experts suggest
Smoke exposure can trigger severe breathing responses in people with lung diseases. Here’s how to keep yourself safe.
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No maps, no insurance: Michigan floods expose lack of information, preparation in many rural areas
Many Michiganders had no idea they were at risk of flooding damage despite years of increasingly heavy precipitation.
