On July 13, Bridge Michigan environment reporter Kelly House will moderate a Zoom discussion about the impact of climate change on the Great Lakes.
Michigan climate change
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Will Michigan’s grid stand up to heat wave? What to know as temps soar.
Extreme heat, like that Wednesday, is growing more common in Michigan. Utilities say they’re prepared for customers to crank up the A/C, while community organizations find creative ways to keep residents cool. Here are four things to know.
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Cool spring takes a bite out of Michigan’s mosquito season. At least for now
Cool spring temperatures have kept mosquitoes at bay so far, but more southern species are migrating north. And that’s not good.
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Opinion | Michigan must protect its underground water
Unless policymakers make a lasting commitment to groundwater protection and stewardship, Michigan will suffer from a degraded resource unable to serve the state’s needs.
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Allergies are bad this year in Michigan. Climate change is making them worse
Allergists and researchers say warmer temperatures are causing allergy season in Michigan to start sooner and last longer.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
