Growing concern over health risks posed by harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie prompts scientists to study a potential treatment found in an unlikely place: the lake.
Michigan climate change
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Ticks in Michigan: How to spot them, avoid bites
Though ticks can be spotted in any season, experts especially encourage checking for them during this time of year, when people are enjoying more outdoor activities.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Would tax break for MI data centers bring economic boon, or climate doom?
Proponents say luring the massive cloud-computing facilities could revitalize struggling former factory towns. But critics fear without safeguards, the energy-hogging facilities will obliterate Michigan’s climate goals.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan AG Nessel plans to sue fossil fuel companies over climate change
Citing “billions of dollars of losses” as climate change hits Michigan, Nessel on Thursday criticized fossil fuel companies for denying their own science that foretold the coming crisis.
Posted inMichigan Government
Issues and policies: Biden administration, Trump, Democrats, Republicans
See where Democrats, Republicans, the Joe Biden administration and Donald Trump stand on top issues including abortion, autos, the environment, health care, immigration, foreign policy and more.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
DTE natural gas project in northern Michigan begins amid climate concerns
Utility and local officials in Wexford County are celebrating the project as an alternative to burning wood and propane for heat, but environmental groups are criticizing the plan.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Farm bill imagines a sustainable, equitable, healthy food system
The federal farm bill has been the subject of contentious renegotiations. At stake are two important provisions that support a healthy climate and community.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Whitmer urges feds to boost help to Michigan businesses hurt by lack of snow
In a letter to lawmakers, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she wants Congress and federal regulators to create ‘new paths’ for businesses impacted by the lack of snow this winter to get relief.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Watch Bridge’s Lunch Break on Michigan disappearing winters
The latest Lunch Break event featured expert panelists discussing the cultural and ecological impacts of warming winters
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Lunch Break to discuss Michigan’s warming winters
Environment reporter Kelly House will be joined by experts on March 28 for a virtual discussion on how climate change is impacting Michigan’s environment and culture.