Wildlife & Public Safety: A 150-pound black bear was tranquilized and relocated from a Mt. Pleasant neighborhood after climbing into a tree near homes, with DNR urging residents to keep pets indoors and avoid approaching wildlife. Local Land-Use Fight: Taylor residents on Holland Road are pushing back on proposed rezoning that could allow light industrial development, saying it would erase woods, raise traffic, and hurt property values. Waste & Environmental Health: Metro Detroit residents say Priority Waste missed or delayed pickups, leaving trash on curbs and raising concerns about pests and possible EGLE violations tied to waste handling. Forest Protection: Environmental groups filed an objection to a U.S. Forest Service vegetation management plan in the Ottawa National Forest, arguing the clearing impacts need better study before any logging moves forward. Water & Lead Concerns: A Los Angeles lead-in-tap-water case is prompting fresh scrutiny of drinking-water safety systems, echoing Flint-style fears about aging infrastructure and chemical contaminants. Michigan Energy/Climate: Saline Township’s “Barn” AI data center broke ground amid growing local environmental backlash, with Gov. Whitmer citing Michigan’s standards and promised jobs. Policy & Health: Michigan lawmakers are weighing a proposed “Death with Dignity Act,” with debate focused on patient autonomy and safeguards. Conservation & Biodiversity: The Detroit Zoo sent 6,855 tadpoles to Puerto Rico to support recovery of the critically endangered Puerto Rican crested toad. Urban Trees: Midland is using AI and LiDAR to build a detailed urban tree inventory to guide maintenance across its parks and neighborhoods.