Take it to the bank, our area is in for more snow this winter, perhaps much more, given how things have transpired to date. How much and when, of course, who knows? But it’s at least likely that we will continue to have these occasional minor meltdowns during the balance of the ...

Almost 250 years ago, George Washington created America’s first mass immunization mandate, relying on science to protect public health. Oh, how times have changed. Back then, smallpox had just helped end the Continental Army’s invasion of Canada. Despite making it all the way to Quebec, ...

Whether it’s small single-use batteries, household rechargeable batteries or large batteries for electric vehicles, disposal can pose a significant safety risk to people and the planet. Conversely, batteries contain valuable materials that, when properly managed, can be returned to the ...

Invasive species have become such a significant problem that it’s likely the average person can name one with little difficulty, not just casually but in close proximity to where they live. Glossy buckthorn. Eurasian watermilfoil. Wild parsnip. Garlic mustard. Zebra and now quagga mussels. ...

As America’s energy demands grow exponentially, the country won’t be able to keep up without more nuclear power. For decades, the climate-friendly industry has been held back by overly burdensome regulations, but that’s beginning to change. In the 1960s, plants took about four years to ...

It seems like every week brings some new report about the dangers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — better known as PFAS — and the extent to which these “forever chemicals” have spread into the environment. In light of this growing threat, the Michigan Department of Health and ...