As the city at the heart of the automotive industry grappling with building a sustainable future, Detroit was a deliberate choice for this year’s Countdown Summit.
Watch out! Creepy kudzu coming?
Kudzo is on the list of plants and animals that pose an immediate or potential threat to Michigan’s economy, environment or human health.
A patchwork of differing state laws to protect wetlands
Federal protections for many wetlands have been removed. Some states have laws to protect those wetlands, but some are stronger than others.
Ian Outside: Michigan beaches you need to see
“This summer is your chance to get to know the longest freshwater coastline in the world.”
Michigan under statewide advisory as Canada wildfire smoke hits Midwest
Millions of Michiganders are under advisory through Wednesday after air currents pushed smoke from Canada wildfires to Michigan and other parts of the Midwest.
Nessel: $10B PFAS settlement with 3M doesn’t resolve Michigan’s claims
Michigan communities with PFAS in their water supply could be eligible for payments from chemical manufacturer 3M, after the company reached a $10.3 billion settlement.
FRESH: Federal Judge Orders Line 5 Shutdown on Tribal Land in Wisconsin
Fresh is a biweekly newsletter from Circle of Blue that unpacks the biggest international, state, and local policy news stories facing the Great Lakes region today.
Points North: Leave it to Beavers?
States in the Great Lakes kill beavers and remove dams on select rivers and streams. They’re doing it, in part, for anglers. But some people are not on board with that.
It isn’t arson: untangling climate misinformation around Canada’s raging wildfires
Politicians — and people online — are peddling dangerous ideas about what’s causing Canada’s wildfires. Here’s what you need to know.
Judge orders segment of Enbridge’s Line 5 shut down and moved off of Native American land
A federal judge ordered a segment of Line 5 to be moved within three years. Enbridge said it will appeal.
