Michigan cities lose millions to pollution tax breaks with no oversight
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
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Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
"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.
According to police, the 49-year-old employee was hired by the woman to install modifications to her vehicle at a repair shop in Cadillac.
This comes after a conservative activist announced plans for a so-called "Christian Crusader March" at the Dearborn City Council meeting Tuesday night.
The annual event drew an estimated more than 1 million people and 30,000 to 40,000 vehicles over several days.
The deadly shooting unfolded on Lawn Street near Gratiot Avenue and Frazho Road.
The car manufacturer is also recalling another 107,000 vehicles outside the U.S. over the same issue.
This comes after a conservative activist announced plans for a so-called "Christian Crusader March" at the Dearborn City Council meeting Tuesday night.
Voters originally rejected the millage increase in August.
According to police, the 49-year-old employee was hired by the woman to install modifications to her vehicle at a repair shop in Cadillac.
The annual event drew an estimated more than 1 million people and 30,000 to 40,000 vehicles over several days.
The deadly shooting unfolded on Lawn Street near Gratiot Avenue and Frazho Road.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Dodge unveiled the return of the Super Bee on Thursday during a media preview for Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
The car manufacturer is also recalling another 107,000 vehicles outside the U.S. over the same issue.
The website HaveIBeenFlocked has compiled a database of 4.6 million license plate records that have appeared in roughly 242 million Flock searches.
Western Michigan's Dan Bartholomae has been hired as Michigan State's athletic director.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says a human case of influenza A H1N2 swine flu was detected in a person who was a participant at the Kent County Youth Fair.
A new executive order from President Trump is reshaping federal childhood vaccine recommendations and encouraging states to review their school immunization requirements, a move that comes as Michigan families prepare for the new school year.
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is considering a resolution that would implement a program from Opioid Free America that would analyze prescription data of county employees and encourage prescribers to wean their patients off opioids.
An additional 35 Michigan residents have required hospital care for cyclosporiasis as an outbreak continues to be tracked, state health officials said on Thursday.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
LIV Golf is ending its season one tournament early.
Western Michigan's Dan Bartholomae has been hired as Michigan State's athletic director.
Golfers, athletes and supporters gathered Monday in Rochester Hills for the Kirk Gibson Golf Classic, which raises money for the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson's.
Munetaka Murakami hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and the Chicago White Sox rallied for a 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers to complete a three-game sweep.
There's no doubt in Isaac TeSlaa's mind where the Detroit Lions wide receiver group ranks among its peers.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
Some rain possible Tuesday night
Christian leaders, along with the mayor of Dearborn and the chief of police, are coming together to send a message to the world that we stand united against hatred.
A trust company affiliated with the Trump family's crypto business, World Liberty Financial, has received conditional approval to establish a bank.
Police in Royal Oak, Michigan, say they're investigating a brawl at a pub that broke out during the Woodward Dream Cruise on Saturday and resulted in eight arrests.
Monday marks 60 days since the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding that called for a wider peace deal to be negotiated within that timeframe.