A recent study reveals butterfly populations in the U.S. have plunged by 22% over the past 20 years, with habitat loss, climate change, and pesticide use as primary culprits. Meanwhile, the Detroit Renaissance Center’s demolition plans face hurdles due to potential asbestos content, raising safety and cost concerns. In energy news, the U.S. Department of Energy has allocated nearly $57 million to Holtec International to aid in reopening Michigan’s Palisades nuclear power plant, which ceased operations in May 2022 after over four decades.