Environment stories in Detroit

The Howell Nature Center has successfully surpassed its fundraising target, with plans for the funds yet to be detailed. Meanwhile, Kelleys Island in Lake Erie experienced a staggering 17 inches of rain in just six hours, prompting discussions on the impact of such weather events. Additionally, the Detroit Wayne County Port Authority is advancing its sustainability initiatives aimed at achieving net-zero emissions.

The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department has completed a major stormwater improvement project on the city's westside, enhancing water quality and resilience against flooding. This $40 million initiative aims to manage over 100 million gallons of stormwater, benefiting nearby homes.

A FOX 2 viewer sent us this video of a boat that exploded in Harrison Township on the Clinton River near Lake St. Clair Thursday afternoon.

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The EPA is considering a proposal to redesignate ozone standards in the Detroit area, potentially easing air permitting processes. However, environmental advocates argue that ozone pollution levels remain above health standards.

DETROIT, MI - Detroit officials on Thursday celebrated the completion of a $40.4 million stormwater project on the city’s west side expected to reduce basement flooding for about 1,200 homes and keep more than 119 million gallons of stormwater out of the combined sewer system each year.

Deputies say at 1:10 p.m. on Thursday, officials were called to Tow Boat USA on South River Road in Harrison Township for a reported boat explosion at the gas pumps.

Whitney Gravelle, president of the Bay Mills Indian Community, expresses concerns that Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline would disturb ancestral remains. Additionally, a new mobile app, Michigan Flora, aims to help residents identify plants using data from the University of Michigan Herbarium.

The invasive mile-a-minute weed has been confirmed in Jackson County, marking its spread from Calhoun County. This fast-growing species poses a threat to local ecosystems and agriculture.

George Clooney and his family have evacuated their home in southeastern France due to a nearby wildfire. The fire has burned approximately 100 hectares, prompting evacuations in the area, although residents have since been allowed to return.

The 2026 LIFE Walk/Run is happening August 1 at Rouge Park from 7-11 a.m. Taneisha Carswell, Community Relations Coordinator with Gift of Life Michigan discusses the event.

Fifteen elephants that died over the past month in southern Kenya are suspected to have been poisoned by tomatoes contaminated by cyanide, wildlife authorities told local media Wednesday. Authorities did not say who they suspected in the contamination of tomatoes from farms neighboring the Amboseli

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The EPA plans to declare Detroit's air 'clean' for the first time since 2018, despite local residents and experts arguing that pollution levels remain dangerously high. Critics highlight ongoing health issues linked to poor air quality, particularly in southwest Detroit.

Michigan is more vulnerable to sinkholes than many realize, due to its geology and groundwater conditions. Residents should be aware of the signs of sinkhole formation and know whom to contact if they spot one.

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While wildfires in Europe and North America are becoming more extreme, global burning statistics are at a record low, primarily due to improved fire management in Africa and Asia. Experts highlight the paradox of increasing fire intensity in certain regions alongside a decline in overall global emissions from burning.

Delhi has launched an ambitious plan to transition to electric vehicles, aiming for most new registrations to be EVs by 2027. The initiative includes subsidies and infrastructure expansion to reduce pollution in one of the world's most polluted cities.

The deaths of 15 elephants in Amboseli National Park have prompted an investigation by wildlife authorities. Preliminary tests indicate a potential toxic substance, while further environmental analyses are underway to determine the cause.

Michigan's boxwoods are not alright. The hardy shrub and common landscaping plant have become maintenance nightmares for homeowners thanks to several diseases and the destructive box tree moth.

Over 200,000 people have evacuated southwestern France due to wildfires, with the largest blaze in Bordeaux damaging homes and creating fire clouds. Firefighters are battling extreme conditions as new fires spark amid high temperatures.

City officials in Gladwin, Michigan, are advising residents to refrain from using bathrooms and plumbing fixtures due to a lightning strike that damaged the wastewater treatment plant. The city's emergency manager is assessing the situation, but details on the extent of the damage remain unclear.

Macomb County will start a pilot project this fall to remove thick algae muck from Lake St. Clair, addressing long-standing environmental concerns. The project, funded by $880,000 from the Michigan Legislature, aims to improve water quality and accessibility in affected areas.

Bill Oddie, the beloved British comic actor and wildlife presenter, has died at the age of 85. Known for his role in 'The Goodies' and various BBC wildlife programs, Oddie was a champion of environmental conservation.

Rain and severe thunderstorms are in the forecast for Monday and into Tuesday. Showers are already moving through the Upper Peninsula and parts of West Michigan this morning.But the more intense storm activity is expected to arrive between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. today. High winds, with gusts pushing to 7