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Michigan state Rep. Donavan McKinney (D-Detroit) discusses how a Green Amendment to Michigan’s constitution would benefit communities harmed by cumulative pollution. April 22, 2026 | Photo by Kyle Davidson/Michigan Advance

Democrats propose ‘Green Amendment’ to Michigan Constitution, establishing environmental rights

In celebration of Earth Day, a group of Democrats from Michigan’s House and Senate gathered at the Capitol to announce an effort to bring a “Green Amendment” to voters in November. “Under ...

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Environment Federal bill, Interior could weaken national monument protections By KATHLEEN SHANNON Big Sky Connection – 2/20/25

Over the last 120 years, U.S. presidents have used the Antiquities Act almost 300 times to recognize national monuments, protecting portions of federal lands that are of particular historic or ...

Environment South Dakota grasslands might be more vulnerable to drought than other regions By MIKE MOEN Greater Dakota News Service – 2/14/25

Grasslands are considered a vital component of South Dakota’s landscape. But on the heels of new research, an expert suggests they might not fare as well if the rate of drought patterns keeps ...

Environment Trump administration axes plan to limit PFAS ‘forever chemicals,’ despite Midwestern policies By Richard Eberwein – 1/31/25

On Monday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the new Trump administration withdrew from a Biden administration plan to help limit the discharge of toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals.”

Economy Natural disasters cost Indiana farmers millions in crop, cattle damage By TERRI DEE Indiana News Service – 12/30/24

Consumers are unhappy with increasing food prices and blame inflation. In reality, natural disasters have a direct link to grocery costs, and no end is in sight. Indiana farms are affected by climate ...

Environment New data show millions more people exposed to ‘forever’ chemicals By NADIA RAMLAGAN Kentucky News Connection – 12/30/24

The latest Environmental Protection Agency data show over 11 million more people than in earlier estimates have the chemicals known as PFAS in their drinking water. This brings the total number ...

Environment Protesters rally against fracking near Ohio parks By FARAH SIDDIQI Ohio News Connection – 12/09/24

Protesters are gathering at the Columbus Public Safety Building today to voice opposition to plans that could expand fracking activities near the state’s parks. Participants are raising ...

Environment EPA grants $21.9M for Michigan port upgrades, emission planning By CHRYSTAL BLAIR Michigan News Connection – 11/19/24

The Environmental Protection Agency is delivering more than $21.9 million to the Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority, aiming to provide a greener future and cut pollution from port equipment. ...

Environment EPA to consider vinyl chloride ban; public comments through Oct. 23 By NADIA RAMLAGAN West Virginia News Service – 10/14/24

The Environmental Protection Agency began an in-depth review of the health risks of vinyl chloride last year, part of a process required to limit or ban the chemical. Jess Conard – Appalachia ...

Elections Illinois Rep. Eric Sorensen talks about defending his seat, extreme weather with WCPT’s Joan Esposito By Andy Miles and Joan Esposito – 10/14/24

Illinois Rep. Eric Sorensen, a TV weatherman turned first-term congressman, talked to WCPT’s Joan Esposito last Thursday about the battleground district he will be defending in November’s election.

Environment Bill would help Missouri farmers transition to climate-friendly production By MARK RICHARDSON Missouri News Service – 10/10/24

A bill pending in Congress would use federal funds to help farmers in Missouri and elsewhere transition from concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs, to more climate-friendly production. ...

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