Starbucks unveils new cold drink cups that use less plastic
Starbucks unveiled the new cups ahead of Earth Day and as a new report warns plastic production emissions are even greater than those from aviation.
Starbucks unveiled the new cups ahead of Earth Day and as a new report warns plastic production emissions are even greater than those from aviation.
Only 5 to 6% of plastic waste produced in the U.S. is actually recycled. A new report accuses the plastics industry of a decades-long campaign to "mislead" the public about the viability of recycling.
Study finds cancer-linked PFAS chemicals prevalent in drinking water sources across the globe, including many far over regulatory limits.
A new study by researchers at Columbia and Rutgers shows that the average liter of bottled water contains nearly a quarter million pieces of nanoplastic.
A recent study estimates there are now 170 trillion pieces of plastic in the ocean.
It's universally recognized as a sign to recycle. But the EPA is now saying it's also universally confusing, since many plastics can't easily be recycled.
The organization behind the study said it highlights "the need for legally binding agreements" to hold companies to account "for the entire life of the things they make."
The Ohio train derailment is a "wake-up call" for the reality of vinyl chloride's role in human and environmental health, experts say.
Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered a way to recycle PVC, one of the most produced plastics, into a usable material.
Prince Charles took a detour from his visits to various D.C. tourist spots to deliver a speech on the threat of plastic waste accumulating in the world's oceans.
The Center for Automotive Research Tuesday announced the launch of the Coalition of Automotive Lightweighting Materials to support efforts by auto manufacturers to aggressively down-weight vehicles to improve performance, fuel economy and safety.
Asahi Kasei Plastics North America Inc. of Fowlerville said Wednesday it is investing $5.5 million in a new compounding line and laboratory equipment for reserach and development, new product development and improved customer support.
Authorities say Daniel Lamar Franklin is considered to be armed and dangerous.
Police began dismantling pro-Palestinian demonstrators' fortified encampment at the UCLA campus after hundreds of protesters defied orders to leave.
More victims of a fatal crash at the Swan Boat Club in Monroe County that killed two children have joined a lawsuit against the driver and the bar where she was allegedly served drinks beforehand.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency says Metro Detroit residents who were impacted by the severe storm in August 2023 have one more week to apply for federal assistance.
Police are investigating after two adults and two kids were injured in a shooting Wednesday night at a park in Detroit.
Authorities say Daniel Lamar Franklin is considered to be armed and dangerous.
Police began dismantling pro-Palestinian demonstrators' fortified encampment at the UCLA campus after hundreds of protesters defied orders to leave.
Wednesday's visit is Trump's third to Michigan this year and his first since speaking in Grand Rapids on April 2.
More victims of a fatal crash at the Swan Boat Club in Monroe County that killed two children have joined a lawsuit against the driver and the bar where she was allegedly served drinks beforehand.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency says Metro Detroit residents who were impacted by the severe storm in August 2023 have one more week to apply for federal assistance.
Members of UAW Local 869 are scheduled to vote on May 6 over safety concerns at the plant.
Technology originally developed for homeland security is now available in Michigan to inspect every inch of your car. Developers say UVeye is like getting an MRI for your vehicle.
A bill introduced to the Michigan Legislature is looking to decrease noise pollution around Metro Detroit, more particularly along Woodward Avenue.
Ford Motor Co.'s first-quarter net income fell 24% from a year ago as the company's combustion engine vehicle unit saw revenue and sales decline.
Jeep maker Stellantis is planning to lay off an unspecified number of workers at its U.S. factories in the coming months to deal with a rapidly changing global auto market, the company said Tuesday.
Here's how you can snag $25 tickets to concerts heading to Metro Detroit this year.
See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
The vinyl sales alone were monumental, Billboard said, with "the largest sales week for an album on vinyl in the modern era."
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced that more than 275,000 fans attended the first day on Thursday, according to a spokesperson.
Police began dismantling pro-Palestinian demonstrators' fortified encampment at the UCLA campus after hundreds of protesters defied orders to leave.
The USDA tested 30 samples from states with herds infected by H5N1.
"It's like trying to send a rocket to the moon in 1910 when the Wright Brothers were still working on their planes," one expert said.
The Biden administration said it's erasing debt for people who attended the for-profit Art Institutes, which shut down in September.
After UCLA declared a pro-Palestinian encampment unlawful, a clash between dozens of protesters and counter-protesters led to one person being driven away in an ambulance. The victim's injuries were unclear.
The Washtenaw County Health Department says the bat was found in the 48108 zip code.
In a neighborhood longing for access to nutritious foods, customers and staff couldn't contain their excitement as the doors finally opened Wednesday at the Detroit People's Food Co-Op.
USDA says the U.S. meat supply is safe, and reiterates that people should cook beef to kill bacteria and viruses.
Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
Around 1 in 5 retail milk samples had tested positive for the bird flu virus, but further tests show it was not infectious.
The game between the Detroit Tigers and St. Louis Cardinals has been postposed Monday night because of inclement weather.
A Royal Oak catering company secured the contract to help feed the draft workers.
The NFL draft enabled the Detroit Lions to turn a potential weakness into a strength by selecting cornerbacks with their first two picks.
Gabby Douglas qualified in multiple events for the U.S. Championships in Fort Worth, Texas, next month.
The scratch changed the post positions for over half the field in Saturday's Kentucky Derby.
By the time this presidential race is over, Biden, Trump and their entourages may not need Michigan driver's licenses, but they'll know their way around and where the orange barrel construction zones are enough to void them on their way to campaign events.
The Motor City is putting the final touches in place for the 2024 NFL Draft as it rolls into Detroit next week.
Michael Bickers, Regional President of PNC Southeast Michigan/Detroit, and Eric Poe, CEO of CURE Auto Insurance, appeared on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
Businesses across Michigan are feeling optimistic about the future after weathering the historic 100-year health pandemic that impacted every company in one way or another.
Three leaders talked about how the region is doing to help people deal with mental health issues.
Detroit police are searching for two teenagers wanted in connection to a shooting that sent two children and two women to the hospital. The shooting happened Wednesday night at a park in the area of Westfield and Faust avenues.
The Detroit Police Department is searching for two teens wanted in connection to a shooting that injured two children and two women; more victims of the fatal crash at the Swan Boat Club in Monroe County that killed two children have joined a lawsuit against the driver, bar and the boat club and more top stories.
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More victims of a fatal crash at the Swan Boat Club in Monroe County that killed two children have joined a lawsuit against the driver and the bar where she was allegedly served drinks beforehand.
If you haven't already applied for federal assistance following an August 2023 severe storm in Southeast Michigan, the Federal Emergency Management Agency says you have one more week to do so.