environment

Today marks the second anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act becoming law, and state officials are celebrating what the funding has done for Michigan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

We all know that air pollution is bad for the environment and our health. A new study out of the University of Michigan now shows that it is contributing to a loss of independence among older adults. The study also shows that the economic impact of that loss comes in at an estimate of over $11 billion. WEMU's David Fair spoke with the lead author of the study, Dr. Sara Adar, about the findings.

Thanks to the funding that’s being raised through its Community Climate Action Millage, Ann Arbor is working numerous grants to advance carbon neutrality. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

After a bit of a delay, the Ann Arbor City Council has approved plans to transition another 4,000 DTE streetlights to more efficient LED technology. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has the story.

Washtenaw area environmentalists, public officials and home builders participated in a roundtable on Friday to talk about clean energy tax credits and how to get more people to participate. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

6th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-Ann Arbor) stopped by the Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority on Thursday to hear about the progress being made locally to remove lead in drinking water. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert was there and has this report.

Washtenaw County put three ballot issues before voters in Tuesday's primary elections. All three touch on components of our environment. All three passed by a wide margin. WEMU's David Fair discusses the results and future impacts with Washtenaw County Commissioner Yousef Rabhi.

Most of you have probably seen pictures of the vast amount of garbage and plastics found in the world’s oceans. There are also dangerous pollutants you can’t see, and they are found all through the Great Lakes' ecosystem. WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director Lisa Wozniak dive into the problem of microplastics with Haley Dalian, the Great Lakes Regional Coordinator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Marine Debris Program.

The EPA has given Michigan and three neighboring Midwest states temporary clearance to stockpile and sell types of fuel that are typically restricted during summer months. Rick Pluta explains.

PFAS contamination has already been a significant concern. Now, there may be reason to add to the worry. A study funded by the Ann Arbor-based Ecology Center finds there is an array of PFAS chemical profiles in rainwater falling over Ann Arbor and Southeast Michigan. WEMU's David Fair spoke with the center’s Erica Bloom about the findings and what it means to the environment and public health.