Michigan environmental news

Federal Order Extends Operations of J.H. Campbell Plant

News Summary The U.S. Energy Department has mandated the continuation of the J.H. Campbell coal-fired power plant operations in Ottawa…

2 months ago

DOJ Files Lawsuits Against Four States Over Climate Actions

News Summary The U.S. Justice Department has filed lawsuits against Hawaii, Michigan, New York, and Vermont, claiming their climate initiatives…

2 months ago

Campbell Coal Plant Operates Longer Amid Summer Demand

News Summary The J.H. Campbell coal plant in Ottawa County, Michigan, will remain operational for an additional 90 days due…

2 months ago

Michigan DNR Pauses Solar Projects on State Forestlands

News Summary The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced a temporary halt to new utility-scale solar projects on state-managed…

2 months ago

Fog Tsunami Captured on Lake Michigan in South Haven

News Summary A stunning fog phenomenon, termed a 'fog tsunami,' was recently filmed in South Haven, MI, as thick fog…

3 months ago

Historic Tugboat Wreck Discovered in Lake Michigan

News Summary A local angler in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, has uncovered the wreck of the J.C. Ames, a 19th-century tugboat submerged…

3 months ago

Senator Peters Introduces Bipartisan Preventing Power Outages Act

News Summary U.S. Senator Gary Peters has proposed the Preventing Power Outages Act to enhance power grid resilience in Michigan…

3 months ago

Legal Battle Erupts Over Ludington Pumped Storage Plant Upgrades

News Summary DTE Energy and Consumers Energy have filed a lawsuit against Toshiba America Energy Systems Corp. over an $800…

3 months ago

Michigan Attorney General to Sue Fossil Fuel Industry

News Summary Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is initiating legal action against major fossil fuel companies, targeting them for their…

3 months ago

Trump Administration Sues Michigan Over Fossil Fuel Lawsuit

News Summary The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against Michigan, challenging the state's efforts to seek damages from fossil…

3 months ago