EPA https://www.wcmu.org/tags/epa EPA en-US Copyright Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:32:00 GMT Algae is a 'little vacuum' for microplastics. Midwest scientists think it could clean up the problem https://www.wcmu.org/2026-03-04/algae-microplastics-scientists-research Tiny shards of plastic called microplastics are all over the environment and even inside human bodies. Researchers have found a type of bioengineered algae that can clean up these pesky particles. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:32:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2026-03-04/algae-microplastics-scientists-research Kate Grumke Michigan officials criticize end to EPA's "Endangerment Finding" https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-12/michigan-officials-criticize-end-to-epas-endangerment-finding The EPA reversed federal policy on greenhouse gas emissions Thursday. Some Michigan officials say that throws state rules into question. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:38:43 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-12/michigan-officials-criticize-end-to-epas-endangerment-finding Colin Jackson Michigan environmental groups want EPA to test for microplastics in drinking water https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-11/michigan-environmental-groups-want-epa-to-test-for-microplastics-in-drinking-water Several Michigan environmental groups are calling on Governor Gretchen Whitmer to sign a petition demanding that the EPA test drinking water for microplastics. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 01:26:19 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-11/michigan-environmental-groups-want-epa-to-test-for-microplastics-in-drinking-water Anna Busse Midwest cities will receive millions to clean up 'forever chemicals.' But some say it's not enough https://www.wcmu.org/2025-09-08/midwest-cities-clean-up-forever-chemicals-costs-drinking-water Settlement payments from chemical companies are helping cities pay for expensive PFAS removal technology. But local leaders say the dollars often fall short of covering the full costs to clean up drinking water. Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2025-09-08/midwest-cities-clean-up-forever-chemicals-costs-drinking-water Joe Schulz 'Solar For All' would have powered emergency housing in a Midwest town. Then the EPA cut the funds https://www.wcmu.org/2025-08-26/solar-for-all-midwest-town-epa-cut-funds Several planned projects would have brought solar to communities in the Midwest and Great Plains for the first time. Others would have expanded existing efforts. Now, the projects are on hold after the Environmental Protection Agency abruptly terminated $7 billion in funding. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:30:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2025-08-26/solar-for-all-midwest-town-epa-cut-funds Molly Ashford EPA grant will fund barrier to stop spread of sea lamprey in Grand River https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-21/epa-grant-will-fund-barrier-to-stop-spread-of-sea-lamprey-in-grand-river The Great Lakes Fishery Commission will receive a $2.1 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to address the invasive sea lamprey in the Grand River in Grand Rapids. We hear from U.S. Rep. Dingell of Ann Arbor and the mayor of Troy who chairs the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-21/epa-grant-will-fund-barrier-to-stop-spread-of-sea-lamprey-in-grand-river Rachel Lewis EPA supporters in Michigan urge Congress to stop proposed changes, protect agency's core mission https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-21/epa-supporters-in-michigan-urge-congress-to-stop-proposed-changes-protect-agencys-core-mission Supporters of the EPA's work in Michigan and the U.S. to protect the environment urged Congress to rein in a plan to roll back multiple pollution regulations. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:46:17 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-21/epa-supporters-in-michigan-urge-congress-to-stop-proposed-changes-protect-agencys-core-mission Tracy Samilton EPA's 'biggest deregulatory action' spurs concern for air, water quality in Michigan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-14/epas-biggest-deregulatory-action-spurs-concern-for-air-water-quality-in-michigan EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is calling it the "greatest day of deregulation our nation has ever seen." But Michigan environmental groups don't think this is cause for celebration. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 20:49:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-14/epas-biggest-deregulatory-action-spurs-concern-for-air-water-quality-in-michigan Teresa Homsi Feds investigate mineral oil spill following Consumers plant fire https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-19/feds-investigate-mineral-oil-spill-following-consumers-plant-fire The U.S. Coast Guard estimates between 10,000 - 13,000 gallons of mineral oil were discharged from an electrical transformer that caught fire Monday afternoon and spread to a power plant outside of Bay City. It's unclear if mineral oil landed in the nearby Saginaw River. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 03:02:18 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-19/feds-investigate-mineral-oil-spill-following-consumers-plant-fire Rick Brewer EPA restricts use of chemicals used in dry cleaning, brake cleaners https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-10/epaestrict-use-of-chemicals-used-in-dry-cleaning-brake-cleaners The EPA has banned all uses of tricholoroethylene (TCE) and most uses of perchloroethylene (PCE). Those are cancer-causing chemicals used in a variety of consumer products and industrial processes. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 19:53:53 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-10/epaestrict-use-of-chemicals-used-in-dry-cleaning-brake-cleaners Elinor Epperson