Allergists and researchers say warmer temperatures are causing allergy season in Michigan to start sooner and last longer.
Michigan climate change
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Nuclear power is having a moment in Michigan after Palisades
Billions of federal bailout dollars, a climate crisis and experimental new technologies have prompted a political resurgence. But experts say it may be too late to save Michigan’s shuttered Palisades plant.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Owner says Palisades nuclear plant closed for good. Michigan has other ideas
A performance issue closes plant 11 days early, but energy regulators say they still hope to find a buyer. Nuclear is a key part of helping Michigan become carbon neutral.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Michigan startup makes device that collects CO2 from semitruck tailpipes
Remora is opening its first factory in Wixom as the nation’s top truck haulers use the technology to cut carbon dioxide emissions. The company sells the captured CO2 to other industries, co-CEO Paul Gross explains in a Q and A.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | From Detroit to the UP, Michigan deserves energy savings
Our health, climate, and access to resources are at risk the longer we allow the energy status quo.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan climate plan calls for EV incentives, faster renewable transition
The Whitmer administration just released a roadmap of its effort to wean Michigan off fossil fuels by midcentury. Accomplishing the plan would require big changes at the state and within industries.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Weeks before closure, Whitmer aims to save Michigan Palisades nuclear plant
The governor hopes a new federal funding source can prolong the plant’s life, protecting jobs and preventing the need to burn more fossil fuels for energy. But plant owners say that, for now, they’re sticking with plans to close.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Environment reporter Kelly House finalist for international climate award
House was recognized by the Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards for stories analyzing how well Michigan is preparing for the consequences of climate change. Her work was selected from more than 900 submissions around the world.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Russian invasion adds urgency for Michigan renewable energy
The quicker we move toward renewable wind and solar and seriously boost energy efficiency, the quicker we will become truly energy independent and not subject to what is essentially blackmail by any dictator who happens to be sitting on large supplies of gas or oil.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Climate change policies can be good for Michigan businesses
Our state is well-positioned to compete for climate-focused investments if we take these opportunities seriously.