Environment & Climate Change

Researchers say knowing the entire genome of the Montmorency tart cherry will help research and breeding efforts worldwide.

Human actions have caused "significant declines" in the amount of water stored in 53% of the planet's largest lakes and reservoirs. Climate change and overconsumption are the primary drivers.

Republican minority leaders have numerous fears about the Gotion battery plant that is slated to be constructed near Big Rapids, including environmental concerns.

In Fremont, Michigan, Great Lakes Bee Company distributes tens of thousands of bees among Michigan's beekeepers every May.

We visit an event where beekeepers pick up millions of honey bees in a single day, and talk to an ecologist about what we can learn from bees simply by looking.

Michigan’s House Speaker Joe Tate discusses future plans for gun violence prevention bills. The Endangered Species Act reaches its half-a-century milestone. A little bit of history about your favorite baked goods: Pies. Interlochen Public Radio looks back on the Gaylord Tornado from one year ago today. And in the field with Michigan bee keepers.

A federal judge signaled Thursday that he won't order an energy company to shut down an oil pipeline. A Wisconsin tribe argues that rapid erosion could expose the line and cause a massive oil spill on reservation land.

The many obstacles of restoring the rapids to Grand Rapids, the best advice on thinking big and insights from a Traverse City sculptor and painter.

The U.S. Senate has approved three changes to remove protections from threatened and endangered wildlife.

The rare rainbow sea slug, or Babakina anadoni, is typically found in the warmer waters off Spain, Portugal and France.