https://www.wcmu.org/tags/air-quality Air Quality en-US Copyright Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:30:37 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-17/melting-snow-could-spark-another-round-of-air-quality-alerts Melting snow over the weekend across the Lower Peninsula released trapped pollutants into the air, triggering statewide air quality alerts. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:30:37 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-17/melting-snow-could-spark-another-round-of-air-quality-alerts Clara Lincolnhol https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-24/michigan-ranks-among-top-20-states-with-lowest-environmental-health-risks Michigan ranked among the top 20 states in a report scoring each state on susceptibility to environmental risks and comprehensive clean energy policies, a much higher ranking than neighboring Indiana and Ohio but similar to Wisconsin. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-24/michigan-ranks-among-top-20-states-with-lowest-environmental-health-risks Clara Lincolnhol, Capital News Service https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-05/smoke-expected-to-lift-in-northern-michigan-but-more-could-be-on-the-way This is the latest in a series of intense wildfire seasons in Canada — and smoky springs and summers in the Midwest. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 21:22:21 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-05/smoke-expected-to-lift-in-northern-michigan-but-more-could-be-on-the-way Izzy Ross | IPR https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-05/copperwood-mine-receives-updated-air-quality-permit-with-more-testing-and-limits The proposed Copperwood Mine in the Upper Peninsula has received a new air quality permit from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, allowing the project to continue moving forward. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:29:02 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-05/copperwood-mine-receives-updated-air-quality-permit-with-more-testing-and-limits Izzy Ross | IPR https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-29/listen-a-major-clean-air-act-case-wraps-up-in-michigan-court The Western District Court of Michigan ruled a Gaylord business knowingly violated the Clean Air Act when it disabled "environmental controls" on hundreds of diesel trucks. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:05:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-29/listen-a-major-clean-air-act-case-wraps-up-in-michigan-court Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-26/gaylord-business-faces-750k-in-fines-for-clean-air-act-violations A northern Michigan business is paying around $750,000 in fines following a federal court ruling. Mon, 26 Feb 2024 23:39:40 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-26/gaylord-business-faces-750k-in-fines-for-clean-air-act-violations Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-18/michigan-environmental-officials-extend-air-quality-alert Michigan environmental officials warn wildfire smoke from Canada is again affecting the air in significant portions of the state. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 22:52:49 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-18/michigan-environmental-officials-extend-air-quality-alert Quinn Klinefelter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-30/michigan-officials-urge-people-to-watch-air-quality-as-holiday-weekend-approaches Michigan officials urge people to watch air quality as holiday weekend approaches Fri, 30 Jun 2023 21:54:05 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-30/michigan-officials-urge-people-to-watch-air-quality-as-holiday-weekend-approaches Kaia Zimmerman https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-29/the-national-weather-service-extends-air-quality-alerts-through-friday-for-much-of-the-state The National Weather Service is extending its air quality alerts through Friday for much of the state. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 21:29:19 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-29/the-national-weather-service-extends-air-quality-alerts-through-friday-for-much-of-the-state Kate Wells https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-19/advocates-look-to-long-term-air-quality-solutions-amidst-wildfires Environmental advocates say stricter controls on industries can improve air quality as wildfires potentially become the “new normal.” Mon, 19 Jun 2023 15:12:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-19/advocates-look-to-long-term-air-quality-solutions-amidst-wildfires Teresa Homsi