environment

Ann Arbor has set a bold goal for carbon neutrality by 2030, and the work is already underway, from renewable energy and electric vehicles to smarter growth and energy efficiency. Rebekah Warren talked to Ann Arbor’s Sustainability and Innovations Director, Missy Stults, about the progress and the upcoming A2ZERO Green Fair, which takes on Friday, September 18.

It might take more time before Michigan’s governor chooses whether to opt into a federal education tax program. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan state budget for Fiscal Year 2027 officially takes effect on October 1. Like all state budgets before it, this one has important factors related to environmental protection and conserving natural resources. Rebekah Warren and Michigan League of Conservation Voters President/CEO Lisa Wozniak took a closer look at these factors with Michigan State Senator Sarah Anthony of Lansing.

Trinity Health Ann Arbor is launching a new program designed to show that in-patient healing can go beyond hospital walls. Its "Hospital Without Walls" initiative fundamentally redefines modern healthcare by physically integrating medical wellness with the surrounding natural ecosystem. Rebekah Warren discussed this innovative and environmentally friendly plan with Lacey Sapkiewicz, Senior Vice President of Operations at Trinity Health Ann Arbor and Livingston.

The Huron River has experienced an uptick in litter over the past several years. The City of Ann Arbor has been working on ways to address this growing issue. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

Today marks the beginning of the new school year for most students in Washtenaw County. Districts are looking forward to returning to the classroom and meeting the challenges they’re facing. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Juicy Kitchen is making a comeback after a freezer fire closed the restaurant for over 11 months with its recent reopening. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

Indigenous protestors and their allies gathered in Lansing Wednesday to call for an end to the Line 5 oil and natural gas pipeline. Colin Jackson has more.

The mid-July Canadian wildfires released intensive amounts of smoke, resulting in days of hazardous air quality in Washtenaw County and all across Southeast Michigan. Studies have shown that climate change remains a major factor in these extreme conditions. Dr. Stuart Batterman, Professor Emeritus of Environmental Health Sciences and Global Public Health at the University of Michigan's School of Public Health, joined Rebekah Warren to discuss these studies in detail and what future precautions should be taken.

The Great Lakes are under attack with invasive species and other dangers. A major state fisherman’s association is honoring Ann Arbor Congresswoman Debbie Dingell for her work to protect the industry. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.