Marathon Petroleum Detroit refinery wins air quality permit approval
by Isabelle Tavares, Planet Detroit July 30, 2026 Michigan regulators approved air quality permits Thursday for Marathon Petroleum…
Southwest Detroit residents oppose Marathon Petroleum permits
Overview: Marathon Petroleum seeks to expand its rail system and increase fuel loading operations in Southwest Detroit’s 48217…
How environmental justice shapes Michigan’s climate plan – Planet Detroit
by Dustin Blitchok, Planet Detroit January 5, 2026 As Michigan works toward a goal of 100% carbon neutrality…
People asked to steer clear of petroleum sheen on Fremont Lake
NEWAYGO COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) — Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and local agencies are…
Air Quality Advisory issued statewide for wildfire smoke from Canada
An Air Quality Advisory has been issued statewide July 30 and 31. Issued by the the Michigan Department…
Oil spill in Michigan’s Pigeon River Country State Forest under investigation
CHEBOYGAN COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) — State officials are investigating an oil spill in the Pigeon River Country State…
Legislation would restore a portion of Michigan’s environmental protection act
Almost two decades ago, a Republican-majority Legislature and Democratic Gov. Jennifer Granholm struck a deal. The state’s environment…