Worst U.S. cities for air pollution ranked by lung association
This 2024 "State of the Air" report warns efforts to reduce emissions are undermined by extreme heat, drought and wildfires caused by climate change.
This 2024 "State of the Air" report warns efforts to reduce emissions are undermined by extreme heat, drought and wildfires caused by climate change.
Only 5 to 6% of plastic waste produced in the U.S. is actually recycled. A new report accuses the plastics industry of a decades-long campaign to "mislead" the public about the viability of recycling.
Study finds cancer-linked PFAS chemicals prevalent in drinking water sources across the globe, including many far over regulatory limits.
Officials said the standards will help clean up some of the nation's largest sources of planet-warming greenhouse gases.
The U.S. Department of Defense plans to install more groundwater treatment systems at a former Michigan military base to control contamination from so-called forever chemicals.
Engine maker Cummins Inc. will recall 600,000 Ram trucks as part of a settlement with federal and California authorities that also requires the company to remedy environmental damage caused by illegal software that let it skirt diesel emissions tests.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to sign a clean energy package soon that will require energy providers to transition to 100% carbon-free energy generation by 2040.
The vast majority of electronic waste produced each year winds up in landfills in the global South, creating hazardous and toxic conditions. "Sunday Morning" examines efforts to ramp up formal recycling and extending the life of products like smartphones.
Two groundwater treatment systems will be installed near the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base in northern Michigan as the U.S. Department of Defense looks to address "forever chemical" contamination.
The U.S. government's most ambitious plan ever to slash planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from passenger vehicles faces skepticism about how realistic it is and whether it goes far enough.
A government study says nearly half of the tap water in the U.S. contains potentially harmful compounds known as "forever chemicals.".
The looming smokestack of a shuttered trash incinerator whose stench sickened and angered Detroit residents for decades has come down in a rumbling controlled implosion.
Cemeteries are known to potentially contaminate soil and water, and cremation can unleash pollutants in the air. A new startup says mushrooms could be the key to "a new story."
Federal officials say a BP subsidiary will pay a $40 million penalty and install technology to control the release of benzene and other contaminants at its Whiting oil refinery in northern Indiana.
Federal authorities have proposed new regulations that would force Minnesota's iron mining industry to slash its mercury emissions.
Federal authorities in Michigan have filed charges against nine people in a scheme to defeat air-pollution rules by tampering with software and hardware in heavy-duty diesel engines.
"Humanity is on thin ice, and that ice is melting fast," the U.N. chief said, calling a new report on the rate of climate change "a survival guide for humanity."
The organization behind the study said it highlights "the need for legally binding agreements" to hold companies to account "for the entire life of the things they make."
The Ohio train derailment is a "wake-up call" for the reality of vinyl chloride's role in human and environmental health, experts say.
Researchers say it's the equivalent of drinking a month's worth of water contaminated with toxic "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
"Everything points to a manmade catastrophe," one environmental expert tells CBS News, as 100 tons of dead fish are removed from the Oder River.
Pregnant women who have been exposed to high levels of pollution face an increased risk of "silent miscarriage" in the first trimester, according to a new study. A "silent miscarriage" happens when a fetus hasn't formed or has died, but the placenta and embryonic tissue remain.
Microplastics have been found in human stools for the first time, suggesting they may be widespread in our food chain.
Wildlife conservationists in Alabama are expressing outrage after the body of an endangered type of sea turtle washed ashore with a beach chair wrapped around its neck.
The words blasted to cellphones around Oregon's capital city were ominous: "Civil emergency . prepare for action."
A Wayne County Circuit Judge ruled that Michael Jackson-Bolanos will face trial in the death of Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll, despite the defense challenging a district court ruling,
Ahead of Mother's Day, the Pontiac Housing Commission handed over the keys to a recently renovated home to a single mother and her two young children on Friday.
A teen boy was hospitalized after he was shot on Friday in Detroit.
Michigan has a gas tax, and that funding is used toward road improvements, but as cars use less gas or go electric, lawmakers are considering other ways of funding the state's rough roads.
The $5 meal could include a choice of a McChicken, a McDouble or four-piece chicken nuggets along with fries and a drink.
Residents across Michigan, even Metro Detroit, could see the Northern Lights Friday night due to a geomagnetic storm.
There is no update on when systems will be restored after a cyberattack was detected at Ascension hospitals nationwide on Wednesday.
Jon Urbanchek, an iconic swimming coach who spent time leading the Wolverines and Olympians, has died. He was 87.
A restaurant in Detroit was named the most beautiful in Michigan, according to a list published in People Magazine.
A Wayne County Circuit Judge ruled that Michael Jackson-Bolanos will face trial in the death of Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll, despite the defense challenging a district court ruling,
United Auto Workers union members at Stellantis' Warren Stamping Plant voted on Monday to authorize a strike over health and safety concerns.
Members of UAW Local 869 are scheduled to vote on May 6 over safety concerns at the plant.
Technology originally developed for homeland security is now available in Michigan to inspect every inch of your car. Developers say UVeye is like getting an MRI for your vehicle.
A bill introduced to the Michigan Legislature is looking to decrease noise pollution around Metro Detroit, more particularly along Woodward Avenue.
Ford Motor Co.'s first-quarter net income fell 24% from a year ago as the company's combustion engine vehicle unit saw revenue and sales decline.
Prince Harry and Meghan are in Nigeria for a 3-day tour at the invitation of the African nation's military.
Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour began its European leg with four dates at the La Defense Arena in Paris with a revamped setlist.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
UmaSofia Srivastava resigned as Miss Teen USA on Wednesday, just two days after Noelia Voigt stepped down as Miss USA.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
The $5 meal could include a choice of a McChicken, a McDouble or four-piece chicken nuggets along with fries and a drink.
Bailey Boswell was convicted of murder in the 2017 death of Sydney Loofe. Boswell's boyfriend was also convicted and sentenced to death.
Jon Urbanchek, an iconic swimming coach who spent time leading the Wolverines and Olympians, has died. He was 87.
The top 10 baby names for 2023 have been revealed – and two names reign supreme.
The decision to cut back on the number of stores carrying LGBTQ-themed items comes after some customers objected to the product line.
The fitness chain's $10 monthly membership is one of few things that had remained unchanged since 1998 — until now.
Elon Musk's Neuralink finds a brain-computer interface device captured less data a month after implant surgery.
A Metro Detroit mother wants her 1-year-old transferred to a hospital out of state after she says she raised concerns about her daughter's care at Children's Hospital of Michigan.
An 11-year-old boy in Warren has made medical history. He is one of two children in the world to receive an experimental gene therapy procedure to restore vision.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
The weather was perfect for the regional Special Olympics held at Macomb County Community College in Warren.
The Olympic flame arrived in France aboard a 19th century tall ship to kick off a 7,500-mile journey to the Paris Summer Games.
Detroit will officially debut its uniforms at Comerica Park on Friday against the Houston Astros.
Here are the different ticket options fans can now purchase for the 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic.
Tom Brady took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix -- but one joke seemed to anger him.
The roundtable discusses mobility and the importance of marque events like the 2024 NFL Draft, the Detroit Auto Show and more.
By the time this presidential race is over, Biden, Trump and their entourages may not need Michigan driver's licenses, but they'll know their way around and where the orange barrel construction zones are enough to void them on their way to campaign events.
The Motor City is putting the final touches in place for the 2024 NFL Draft as it rolls into Detroit next week.
Michael Bickers, Regional President of PNC Southeast Michigan/Detroit, and Eric Poe, CEO of CURE Auto Insurance, appeared on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
Businesses across Michigan are feeling optimistic about the future after weathering the historic 100-year health pandemic that impacted every company in one way or another.
The Gilbert Family Foundation has announced a $15 million grant to support the Strategic Neighborhood Fund. Jermaine Ruffin, senior vice president of Neighborhoods at Invest Detroit, joined CBS News Detroit to talk about the program.
New research shows that the weight loss drug Zepbound could help people with sleep apnea. Dr. Veronica Sesi, an obesity and sleep medicine specialist with Medical Wellness Journey, joined CBS News Detroit to weigh in on the study.
Ahead of Mother's Day, the Pontiac Housing Commission handed over the keys to a recently renovated home to a single mother and her two young children on Friday.
Clouds build tonight, hopefully after our chance to see the northern lights, with rain showers headed in for Saturday.
Michigan has a gas tax, and that funding is used toward road improvements, but as cars use less gas or go electric, lawmakers are considering other ways of funding the state's rough roads.