Category: Climate change
New batch of Flint water settlement payments released
The current round of payments is only for those with approved property claims. It is the latest in the rollout of a settlement with those impacted by the Flint water crisis.
DNR urges wildfire safety awareness ahead of Memorial Day weekend
The state Department of Natural Resources has big concerns about the northern Lower Peninsula because a huge number of trees and tree limbs downed in the March 2025 ice storm have now dried out.
Stateside: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Today, former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is dropping out of Michigan’s governor race.
A guide to converting your lawn into a wildlife friendly garden
Turning your grass into a garden isn’t as complicated as you think, but it will take time and effort. This step-by-step guide breaks down the process, from killing your lawn to picking plants to grow.
“Quite a quick change for local governments” as MI looks to boost battery energy storage
There are lots of utility-scale battery storage projects in the pipeline across the state, and local governments have to make some quick decisions about how to handle them – often without much guidance.