Deer are invading Michigan’s suburbs, resulting in car crashes, habitat destruction and disease concerns. But affectedMichigan communities probably can’t sterilize or kill enough deer to reverse the trend.
Michigan climate change
Posted inQuality of Life
Michigan has far more power outages this week than other Midwest states
Following a mid-week ice storm, Michigan still had nearly 700,000 homes without power Friday afternoon. Minnesota had nine.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Detroit expects more extreme heat, flooding amid climate change
This winter is one of the top 10 warmest in Detroit’s history.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Michigan’s Blue Trifecta must deliver for Great Lakes, not DTE
Michiganders voted for clean renewable energy and Great Lakes protections, in spite of dark money attacking pro-environment candidates. But even with Democrats in power, we must fight to meet the state’s climate change ambitions.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Michigan needs policy fixes to increase public transit options
Michigan’s climate plan calls for access to clean transportation options be increased 15 percent a year. But the state must share more of its revenues with public transit agencies and allow for more flexibility to pass ballot measures.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
What winter? Michigan farmers, anglers hit hard by warm temperatures
Warm weather has farmers on edge, anglers watching the ice and ski hills working overtime to produce snow.
Posted inMichigan Government
What Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants to fund in $79B budget
From free school lunches and community college to water line improvements and subsidized field trips to Michigan’s state parks, the Democrat outlines her wish list. It could look very different once it’s approved.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Michigan energy policy should be driven by an energy jobs agenda
Jobs related to renewable energy, electric vehicles energy efficiency and batteries have been among the fastest-growing parts of Michigan’s economy in recent years. But lawmakers must act on outdated policies to achieve full growth.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
How to use your gas stove more safely
A recent study linking gas stoves to childhood asthma may have you wondering how to limit your risk. With the help of a University of Michigan lung health expert, we offer some tips.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Gas stove debate is the latest political culture war. Here are the facts
Amid growing concern about the health and climate impacts of gas, Ann Arbor is considering a ban on new gas hookups. Republican lawmakers in Michigan and beyond want to make local bans illegal.