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Smoke from wildfires raging in Western Canada covered the skies over Michigan and the surrounding Great Lakes in mid-May 2023. On May 18, when the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer on NASA’s Terra satellite acquired this true-color image, the cloud of smoke was so thick that most of the blue waters of Lake Michigan (west), northern Lake Huron (east) and the green lands of northern Michigan were obscured from view.

Wildfire rampage in 2023 injures lungs in the Great Lakes

People are unprepared for smoke from forest fires worsened by intense drought and heat.

Crews replace a lead water service line in Flint.

EGLE: Flint water remains within safe lead levels

The latest twice-a-year check of Flint’s water pipes shows drinking water is safe and the city is close to reaching a goal of replacing all lead service lines.

This grill of a Ram truck is on display at the Pittsburgh Auto Show, on Feb. 15, 2018. The Department of Justice released new details of a settlement with engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, that includes a mandatory recall of 600,000 Ram trucks, and that the company remedy environmental damage it caused when it illegally installed emissions control software in several thousand vehicles, skirting emissions testing.

Engine maker Cummins to repair 600,000 Ram trucks in $2 billion emissions cheating scandal

Federal and California authorities are also requiring the company to remedy environmental damage caused by illegal software that let it skirt diesel emissions tests.

This often-overlooked sea creature may be quietly protecting the planet's coral reefs

The pickle-shaped bottom feeders may reduce the amount of microbes on the seafloor that could potentially sicken coral, scientists suggest

Too often single-use plastics are not disposed of properly. This plastic was washed into a wetland connected to Lake Michigan.

Legislation introduced to lift Michigan's ban on local plastic-bag bans

A 2016 law has prevented local governments from banning plastic shopping bags. The new bill would allow local bans on plastic bags and single-use plastic containers.

These 4 stars are poised for a deep run in March Madness. Here's who to watch

It's been a banner year for women's college basketball. Now, with March Madness upon us, we've talked with some of the star players ready to go big in the NCAA tournament.

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are still working to pass legislation to fund federal agencies and avoid a potential government shutdown.

A government funding bill is introduced as Congress races to avoid an Oct. 1 shutdown

The stopgap bill keeps federal agencies funded at current levels through mid-December. But a fight over reforming the permitting process for energy projects is bumping against a Friday deadline.

A big idea for small farms: How to link agriculture, nutrition and public health

In Boulder, Colo., the county is investing in sustainable farming and helping people buy local produce. It's been called "a triple win" – for customers, farmers and the economy.

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) talks to head coach Monty Williams during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, in Detroit. The Pistons are in a franchise-record slump this season with 17 straight losses.

Pistons match NBA single-season record with 26th straight loss, fall 126-115 to the Nets

Detroit Pistons match the NBA record for the longest losing streak within one season, falling 126-115 to the Brooklyn Nets on December 23 for their 26th straight loss.

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is set to become the latest government official to travel to China amid rising tensions between the two countries. The worsening relations are leaving American companies facing an uncertain environment.

How high tensions between China and the U.S. are impacting American companies

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is set to travel to China at a time when U.S. executives and investors are facing increasing uncertainty and risk doing business there.

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