Wildfire smoke pollution linked to 24,100 U.S. deaths per year, study finds
"Our message is: Wildfire smoke is very dangerous. It is an increasing threat to human health," said a study author.
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"Our message is: Wildfire smoke is very dangerous. It is an increasing threat to human health," said a study author.
An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Miami, The Ohio State University, University of Michigan and other institutions coauthored the study.
Researchers conducted the first systematic review of policies around the U.S. to limit plastic bag use.
Metro Detroit has the sixth-worst year-round air pollution in the U.S., the American Lung Association says.
A Michigan appeals court has ruled that Enbridge Energy's plans to build a tunnel around an aging pipeline that runs beneath a Great Lakes channel can continue.
Cheaply made clothing is piling up in landfills, and experts are now alarmed by another way the fast-fashion industry is impacting the environment.
Study finds cancer-linked PFAS chemicals prevalent in drinking water sources across the globe, including many far over regulatory limits.
This 2024 "State of the Air" report warns efforts to reduce emissions are undermined by extreme heat, drought and wildfires caused by climate change.
Officials said the standards will help clean up some of the nation's largest sources of planet-warming greenhouse gases.
The U.S. Department of Defense plans to install more groundwater treatment systems at a former Michigan military base to control contamination from so-called forever chemicals.
Engine maker Cummins Inc. will recall 600,000 Ram trucks as part of a settlement with federal and California authorities that also requires the company to remedy environmental damage caused by illegal software that let it skirt diesel emissions tests.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to sign a clean energy package soon that will require energy providers to transition to 100% carbon-free energy generation by 2040.
The vast majority of electronic waste produced each year winds up in landfills in the global South, creating hazardous and toxic conditions. "Sunday Morning" examines efforts to ramp up formal recycling and extending the life of products like smartphones.
Two groundwater treatment systems will be installed near the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base in northern Michigan as the U.S. Department of Defense looks to address "forever chemical" contamination.
The U.S. government's most ambitious plan ever to slash planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from passenger vehicles faces skepticism about how realistic it is and whether it goes far enough.
A government study says nearly half of the tap water in the U.S. contains potentially harmful compounds known as "forever chemicals.".
The looming smokestack of a shuttered trash incinerator whose stench sickened and angered Detroit residents for decades has come down in a rumbling controlled implosion.
Cemeteries are known to potentially contaminate soil and water, and cremation can unleash pollutants in the air. A new startup says mushrooms could be the key to "a new story."
Federal officials say a BP subsidiary will pay a $40 million penalty and install technology to control the release of benzene and other contaminants at its Whiting oil refinery in northern Indiana.
Federal authorities have proposed new regulations that would force Minnesota's iron mining industry to slash its mercury emissions.
Federal authorities in Michigan have filed charges against nine people in a scheme to defeat air-pollution rules by tampering with software and hardware in heavy-duty diesel engines.
"Humanity is on thin ice, and that ice is melting fast," the U.N. chief said, calling a new report on the rate of climate change "a survival guide for humanity."
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 say it's the equivalent of drinking a month's worth of water contaminated with toxic "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
At least four people have died, and several others were injured after multiple tornadoes ripped through Southwest Michigan on Friday, authorities say.
If passed by the voters, the proposal would create a new voter ID requirement and voter roll verification.
In a show of solidarity, organizers of the Save Our Children March in Detroit are gearing up for a protest to help victims of human trafficking this weekend.
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens announced on Thursday that he's seeking approval from the provincial government to place a temporary toll using Huron Church Road, which connects the bridge on the Canadian side.
Michigan's outdoor recreation economy keeps growing, but not as fast as most other states.
At least two tornadoes were reported in Southwest Michigan on Friday amid severe weather, according to CBS Detroit's Chief Meteorologist Ahmad Bajjey.
Former University of Michigan coach Sherrone Moore has pleaded no contest to a pair of misdemeanor charges.
The National Weather Service has issued a marginal risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe weather across southeast Michigan for Friday night.
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens announced on Thursday that he's seeking approval from the provincial government to place a temporary toll using Huron Church Road, which connects the bridge on the Canadian side.
If passed by the voters, the proposal would create a new voter ID requirement and voter roll verification.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
A restaurant celebrating rock music in the era of the legendary band Kiss is set to open in Royal Oak.
Six Flags is selling off some of its North America amusement parks, including Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Faster Horses, a multi-day country music festival, will not return this summer to Michigan International Speedway.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Surging global oil prices due to the Iran war are leading to a spike in gasoline costs for U.S. motorists.
Economists had forecast a gain of 60,000 jobs last month. The unexpected drop was due to job losses in health care and the federal government.
The time change known as daylight savings is set to start for 2026, meaning most Americans will lose an hour of sleep when they "spring forward" on Sunday, March 8.
Victor Wembanyama had 38 points, 16 rebounds and five blocks and the San Antonio Spurs never trailed in completing a sweep of Detroit, beating the Pistons 121-106 on Thursday night.
One lawyer says she was shocked when she was asked to remove her bra while trying to enter the North Lake Processing Center in Baldwin, Michigan.
Michigan Medicine will drop thousands of Blue Cross Blue Shield members if a deal isn't reached.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Water testing has detected "low levels" of Legionella bacteria at two more Oakland County government buildings.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Henry Ford Health and Teamsters Local 332 remain locked in a labor dispute over a nurses' contract.
Former University of Michigan coach Sherrone Moore has pleaded no contest to a pair of misdemeanor charges.
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker says he has requested a release from the team.
Victor Wembanyama had 38 points, 16 rebounds and five blocks and the San Antonio Spurs never trailed in completing a sweep of Detroit, beating the Pistons 121-106 on Thursday night.
A woman who worked for former University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore is no longer employed by the school.
NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups and former player Damon Jones are among 31 people charged in the federal case. They have pleaded not guilty.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
At least four people have died, and several others were injured after a tornado ripped through Southwest Michigan on Friday, authorities say.
Catholics and other Christian denominations around the world are observing Lent. With that comes the Friday Fish Fry until Easter weekend. This week, we checked in with St. Isaac Jogues in St. Clair Shores, Michigan.
Video from Lindsey Whitaker captures a tornado ripping a roof off a Menards store in Three Rivers, Michigan.
In a show of solidarity, organizers of the Save Our Children March in Detroit are gearing up for a protest to help victims of human trafficking.
Catholics and other Christian denominations around the world are observing Lent. With that comes the Friday Fish Fry until Easter weekend. This week, we checked in with St. Isaac Jogues in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. CBS News Detroit gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how the Men's Club prepares.