Scientists at Michigan State University are researching how to combat an agricultural parasite infecting hopyards across the state.
Michigan climate change
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Report: Climate change threatens these 29 Michigan chemical sites
A federal audit calls on regulators to ensure industrial sites are reinforced against floods, wildfires and other worsening climate hazards that could trigger chemical spills.
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What Michigan can do as global report details ‘closing window’ on climate
Michigan won’t emerge unscathed if society fails to limit global warming. A landmark report published Monday warns that communities across the globe are behind on planning for the coming extremes.
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Line 5's impact on climate change being reviewed as part of tunnel decision
The Michigan Public Service Commission included climate change impact as it considers Enbridge Energy’s request to move its Line 5 oil pipeline from the lake bed of the Mackinac Straits to a proposed tunnel under the Straits.
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Four ways Great Lakes winters are changing as scientists search for clues
Next week, scientists from across the Great Lakes will fan out to take a snapshot of winter beneath the ice. Here’s what we know about how climate change is affecting Great Lakes winters, and how research can help.
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Ann Arbor pours money into green affordable housing. Will others follow?
Low-energy homes are critical to combating climate change, which is why progressive Ann Arbor is helping fund sustainable home building. But experts say good policy, as well as money, is needed for other cities to follow suit.
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Duck and goose populations booming in Michigan. Other birds? Not so much.
The waterfowl are a rare avian success story nowadays, as high water levels create excellent wetlands for breeding.
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Activists push Michigan for bolder, faster climate efforts
Environmental activists have lauded Michigan’s new climate plan as a positive step toward weaning Michigan off fossil fuels, but urged state regulators to set more aggressive targets for transportation, housing, and other areas of heavy energy consumption.
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Opinion | Michigan regulations impede the move to ‘net zero’ emissions
State regulations not only slow down organizations that operate in Michigan from reaching their sustainability goals, but also can hurt job growth as we are left behind by other states that attract companies that want to reduce their energy footprint.
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Updating Michigan energy rules on new homes faces pushback from builders
State officials will consider raising minimum energy standards for newly constructed homes. Environmental groups back the tougher standards, noting a federal study showing savings in utility costs. Home builders object that it will raise the cost of new construction.