World nations’ current climate action plans would still allow moderate warming. A new study shows without more aggressive action to slow climate change, the world’s boreal forests could see dramatic losses.
Michigan climate change
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Rural Michigan schools are considering electric school buses with EPA cash
For the past three years, there have been 17 electric school buses across the state. After this month, there could be 150 more on the way, including some in rural areas.
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What’s in Senate climate bill for Michigan? EV credits and cheaper insulin.
The Inflation Reduction Act, which passed the Senate Sunday, is the country’s largest-ever investment in addressing climate change. Michigan stands to benefit from money to boost domestic electric vehicle, wind and solar production, as well as prescription drug savings for older Americans.
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More Canada geese — and their poop — make Michigan home. Blame the heat.
As Michigan winters warm, more geese are becoming full-time residents, rather than migrating further south. That’s convenient for the geese, but a plague on the park, golf course and beach visitors trying to evade their droppings. Solutions are limited.
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Michigan anglers fear fishing deal with tribes could hurt their interests
Recreational and charter fishing groups filed a request Wednesday seeking a seat at the table as Michigan regulators negotiate with five tribes over fishing rights.
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5 things to know about new University of Michigan President Santa Ono
Will Santa Ono ever crowd surf in the Big House? We don’t know yet. Here’s what to know about his experience and what many hope he can bring to U-M.
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Watch Bridge discussion on climate change and the Great Lakes
Bridge Michigan reporter Kelly House moderated a Zoom discussion with three experts about the impact of climate change on the Great Lakes region.
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U.S. Supreme Court limits climate action, but Michigan aims to stay course
The 6-3 ruling hinders federal efforts to regulate carbon emissions in U.S. power plants. But environmentalists and utilities say the state’s 2016 reforms of energy law will help Michigan continue its shift away from fossil fuels.
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Great Lakes water levels could increase on average from 7.5 to 17 inches in next few decades, study says
By treating them more like the oceans, researchers are trying to better predict future Great Lakes water levels.
