Michigan environmental news

Michigan Homebuilders Challenge New Energy Codes in Court

News Summary Industry groups representing Michigan homebuilders have filed lawsuits against the state to block new energy efficiency building codes…

1 month ago

Ted Nugent Criticizes Michigan DNR Regulations in Hearing

News Summary Guitarist and activist Ted Nugent appeared before a Michigan House committee to express strong criticism of the Department…

1 month ago

Record Lake Trout Caught in Lake Michigan

News Summary An angler in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, made headlines by catching a remarkable record lake trout measuring 35 inches and…

1 month ago

Asian Longhorned Tick Detected in Michigan for First Time

News Summary For the first time, the Asian longhorned tick has been found in Michigan, raising concerns for livestock and…

2 months ago

Michigan Attorney General Takes Action Against Polluters

News Summary The Michigan Department of Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against Tribar Technologies Inc. and Adept Plastic Finishing…

2 months ago

Michigan’s Bottle Return Rate Hits Record Low

News Summary Michigan's bottle return rate dropped to 70.4% in 2024, marking the lowest level since 1990. This decline, coupled…

2 months ago

Oakland County Closes Beaches Due to E. Coli Contamination

News Summary Oakland County has closed three beaches following routine testing that revealed unsafe levels of E. coli bacteria. As…

2 months ago

Michigan Potash and Salt Company Receives EPA Permits for New Mining Facility

News Summary The U.S. EPA has authorized the Michigan Potash and Salt Company to proceed with a new mining facility…

2 months ago

Detroit Residents Rally Against DTE Energy’s Rate Hike Proposal

News Summary On May 29, Detroit residents, advocacy groups, and state lawmakers protested DTE Energy's $574 million rate hike proposal…

2 months ago

ZestyAI’s Severe Convective Storm Suite Approved in Michigan

News Summary ZestyAI has received approval from the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services for its Severe Convective Storm…

2 months ago