A 2016 law has prevented local governments from banning plastic shopping bags. The new bill would allow local bans on plastic bags and single-use plastic containers.

A legislative committee meeting heard from utilities and regulators as they try to work out what can be done to increase reliability of electric service.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released a new estimate for the Brandon Road invasive carp barrier system. It's smaller, but costs more.

Ten restoration projects, including wetlands and other wildlife habitat are proposed for the Tittabawassee, Shiawassee, and Saginaw rivers as well as Lake Huron's Saginaw Bay.

Ice and heavy snow caused large branches and entire trees to fall and get caught in the branches of other trees, causing a hazard for people walking under the canopy.

Activist shareholders question whether Enbridge's political activities in the U.S. might cause the company risks.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has asked the Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals to return a lawsuit filed against Enbridge Energy and its Line 5 pipeline back to state court.

Alien invasive species have damaged lakes, rivers, forests, and crops. The State of Michigan is distributing funds to stop or slow the spread of the pests.

Environmentalists are siding with EGLE in a court case concerning CAFOs and permits for handling animal waste.

Michigan Saves, a "green bank" program, hopes to get part of $27 billion offered by the U.S. EPA for energy efficiency in homes and buildings.