Michigan environmental news

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…

11 hours 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…

3 days 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…

1 week 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 weeks 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 weeks 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…

3 weeks 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…

3 weeks 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…

3 weeks 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…

1 month ago

Michigan CRA Proposes Live Surveillance Rules for Marijuana Businesses

News Summary The Cannabis Regulatory Agency in Michigan is proposing new rules that would enable real-time surveillance of marijuana businesses…

1 month ago