Environment

Want to reduce your plastic waste but don’t know where to start? Eco-friendly bulk stores are like traditional bulk stores but sustainability-focused, allowing you...

The name Gretchen Carhartt Valade is well known to Detroiters. The philanthropist, musician, and Carhartt heiress — who passed away in 2022 at the...

The sight of a river catching fire is undoubtedly shocking, yet in 1969, that’s precisely what occurred on the Rouge. According to the Michigan...

Plus, a look at a few things coming to the zoo in 2022

Plus, a quick look at what President Biden’s environmental policy changes will mean for the Midwest

The executive director has been hailed for his contributions to animal welfare

10 Steps to a More Sustainable Life

The singer joins Tazo Tea Co. and American Forests to combat environmental issues in BIPOC communities

The Mitten State is the third-largest Christmas tree producer in the United States, selling about 2 million trees each year. And demand for trees may be even higher this year.

The University of Michigan alum also talks about his career, the Great Lakes, and where he wants his ashes scattered

Local researchers are studying carbon footprints and wildfires

There are 32 ‘high hazard’ dams in the region. They’re nearly 100 years old on average.

Whitmer wants Line 5 gone. Enbridge has tunnel vision. A court battle is cresting. Here’s a primer on how we got here.

And scientists say it may be here to stay

Bees also have to face a lot of uncertainty

Building a space for these imperiled pollinators is good for them — and for your garden

From operating its restaurants with green practices to how repurposing waste, here's how the zoo is implementing its Greenprint plan

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is hosting a cleanup for the Dequindre Cut on April 13

Hour Detroit Senior Editor Mark Kurlyandchik demystifies drinking water and discusses his article, "Ebb & Flow," on Michigan Radio.

Hour Detroit Senior Editor Mark Kurlyandchik discusses the state of Michigan's trash and his article, "Waste Matters," on Michigan Radio. The interview originally aired...