The Michigan Department of Environment, Greak Lakes and Energy (EGLE) is hosting a Great Lakes Microplastic Summit to discuss findings from research on plastic pollution  and microplastics in the Great Lakes. ( Anna Busse / Michigan Public Radio ) ▾ The Trump administration announced plans to allow oil and gas drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. ( Maxine Joselow / The New York Times ) ▾ The Trump administration directed staff to open wildlife refuges fo

Hundreds of citizens in August Township, Michigan are petitioning for voters to help reject rezoning for a data center being built after concerns it will increase noise, light pollution and utility bills. ( Tom Perkins / Inside Climate News ) ▾ UNESCO has designated 26 new biosphere reserves across 21 countries along with instituting a 10-year strategic action plan to study the effects of climate change. ( Tammy Webber / The Associated Press ) ▾ The  Trump administration is c

The Michigan Supreme Court will hear lawsuits challenging permit approvals for the Line 5 oil pipeline beneath the Straits of Mackinac...