environment

Michigan’s conservation leaders are pleased with their portion of the new state budget

In-river construction began Wednesday on the Grand River to bring back the city’s historic rapids through downtown

The bills would cap water usage, make data center projects pay up front for at least 20 years of power costs, and limit public officials’ ability to sign non-disclosure agreements for projects

Summer fun can mean seasonal recycling challenges. The Kent County Department of Public Works is releasing a new guide to help residents with confusing items

A West Michigan community is taking a high-tech approach to save its hemlock trees, enlisting the help of a tiny, natural ally

Odors emanating from a West Michigan composting operation are so foul, planning commissioners voted Wednesday to shut it down

The project has faced a lot of opposition from people worried the Saline Township data center could hurt the community south of Ann ArborThe first phase of the project is scheduled to go online early next year

Consumers Energy’s J.H. Campbell power plant was scheduled for retirement last year, but the federal government has filed five emergency orders keeping the Ottawa County coal fired plant running

Nessel and other Democratic attorneys general are fighting the Department of Energy orders in court. The effort is backed by environmental groups and civil rights organizations

Laketown Township is tackling complaints about the company’s severe composting odors and violations of zoning agreement