One researcher called the shutdown “a crisis in slow motion” and multiple officials said cuts will worsen if the shutdown drags on.
Air quality Michigan
Stories related to the air quality in Michigan, particularly as it pertains to wildfire smoke.
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Smoky summers are Michigan’s new norm, experts say
Climate change is causing longer and more severe wildfire seasons in the western US and Canada, which means Michigan will continue to be vulnerable whenever summer winds blow in an unfortunate direction.
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Smoky skies are ahead in Michigan
Wildfire smoke blowing from Canada is headed towards Michigan beginning early Wednesday morning.
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Smoky skies that hurt lungs in Michigan in '23 likely to become more common
People in the Great Lakes region are unprepared for smoke from forest fires worsened by intense drought and heat.
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Another day, another air quality alert for Michigan from Canadian fires
Haze from hundreds of fires has remained an issue much of the summer. Temperatures will be hot until Saturday.
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Michigan air quality unhealthy again Monday because of Canadian wildfires
Smoke blowing from Canadian wildfires hits Michigan again prompting an air quality alert. Haze from hundreds of fires has remained an issue much of the summer.
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Air quality, heavy traffic will impact Michigan travel over holiday weekend
The state is under an air quality alert, according to the National Weather Service. An air quality advisory has been extended through Saturday.
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Air quality warning pushed to Friday in Michigan; doctors urge outdoor limits
Millions of Michiganders will remain under an air quality advisory through Friday as smoky skies from Canadian wildfires hang on.
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When will the smoke clear in Michigan? What you need to know in the meantime
Michiganders are in for at least another day of smoky skies until wind currents start to clear the air.
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Michigan under statewide advisory as Canada wildfire smoke hits Midwest
Millions of Michiganders are under advisory through Wednesday after air currents pushed smoke from Canada wildfires to Michigan and other parts of the Midwest.