Teresa Homsi
Reporter / Report for America Corps MemberTeresa Homsi is an environmental reporter and Report for America Corps Member based in northern Michigan for WCMU. She is covering rural environmental issues, focused on contamination, conservation, and climate change.
Homsi has a bachelor’s from Central Michigan University in environmental studies, journalism and anthropology. She is currently working toward her master's in Public Health from CMU.
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U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-Bloomfield Township) says he stands with nurses at MyMichigan Medical Center Sault who are striking against "unfair labor practices." -
A public utility in the Thumb says it fell victim to a phishing scam, but did not reveal how much money had been stolen. -
Community members are helping researchers in northeast Michigan collect data on salamander populations. -
The Biden administration announced Wednesday that toxic "forever chemicals" will now be federally regulated. WCMU's environmental reporter Teresa Homsi spoke with David Nicholas about what these new drinking water standards mean for Michigan. -
The federal government is cracking down on toxic "forever chemicals" with new drinking water standards. -
Oscoda residents have long-noted bright white foam on their Lake Huron beach, and worried about it containing toxic "forever chemicals." A new community-led study confirms their suspicions. -
On Monday afternoon, the moon will align with the sun, marking a rare solar eclipse across North America. A CMU astronomer shares what to expect from this celestial event. -
More federal funding will address the remaining 250 documented orphan wells. -
Algoma Steel, based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, is replacing its coal-powered equipment with electric furnaces. The company will also abandon iron ore and start using scrap metal to produce steel instead. -
Michigan researchers are testing out an "emerging tool," they hope could eradicate an infectious disease spread by deer.
