The Michigan Senate passed a pollution cleanup package Friday. The bills are pared-down versions of earlier ‘polluter pay’ bills. But backers say they could still improve pollution cleanups and provide greater transparency for contaminated sites.

The University of Michigan has secured a $4 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to create the Environmental Justice + Humanities Hub, merging humanities into environmental justice education to tackle disparities in clean air, water, and resources access.

New research reveals that air pollution impacts IVF success, with higher pollutant levels decreasing egg survival and fertilization rates.

The Michigan Senate has approved tax breaks for large data centers run by tech giants like Google and Microsoft, amid worries over environmental impact and rising utility rates.

Kalamazoo, Michigan, has partnered with Consumers Energy to power city buildings with solar energy, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2040. Grand Rapids, Milwaukee, and Muskegon have also joined the utility’s solar program.

Michigan lawmakers have advanced carbon capture utilization and storage legislation to the Senate floor, despite concerns from environmental groups about the lack of adequate environmental protections.

The mighty oak in the Great Lakes region faces threats from climate change, with rising temperatures, severe rainstorms, and increased vulnerability to pests and diseases.