The Eaton fire in Los Angeles has scorched over 10,000 acres, threatening historic sites and destroying over 1,000 structures, while the Palisades Fire has claimed two lives and destroyed more than 1,000 structures, marking it as one of the most destructive in the nation.

The solar arrays will help power 127 city buildings. Homeowners in these areas will receive twice their home’s fair market value or $90,000, whichever is higher.

Michigan’s cherry farmers face volatile weather and rising costs, causing fungi and pests to surge, resulting in up to 75% crop loss this season.

Planet Detroit is accepting applications for its 2025 Neighborhood Reporting Lab, offering training in profile writing, interviewing, and photography to empower local storytellers.

EPA and state agencies seek public feedback as particulate matter nonattainment designations move forward.

Michigan’s environment and energy future faced significant challenges in 2024, including Project 2025, potential data center expansion, DTE rate hikes, wildfires and campaign finance violations.

The Michigan Legislature’s failure to pass key environmental and justice bills, including septic codes, drinking water affordability, community solar, and pollution cleanup, leaves these critical issues unresolved.

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between IPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. The slopes haven’t opened yet at Mt. Holiday, a small ski hill in Traverse City. They’re still building up the base of snow. Jim Pearson, the executive director, has been coming to the slope since he was a […]

Detroit’s first solar neighborhoods aim to integrate renewable energy and community gardens into the urban landscape, as unveiled by Mayor Mike Duggan and city officials.