A new report shows the lakes are warming fast, creating profound changes to Michigan’s way of life. The time for commonsense solutions is now.
Michigan climate change
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Opinion | Michigan needs to lead, not fall behind, on carbon capture safety
If Michigan chooses to move forward with carbon capture projects, it must do so with rigorous guardrails in place. Guardrails that prioritize public health, local input, and long-term environmental security.
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Michigan farmers battle climate change in quest for perfect corn
Climate change is fueling conditions across several states that make watching the corn grow a nail-biter for farmers.
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Michigan’s Barn Sanctuary champions compassion and conservation
The Barn Sanctuary in Chelsea rescues farm animals and practices eco-friendly agricutlure.
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Trump administration extends order to keep Michigan coal plant open
Citing an “energy emergency,” the administration has ordered Consumers Energy to keep the JH Campbell coal plant open for another 90 days, delaying a planned retirement that was supposed to save Michigan ratepayers $600 million.
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Report: States like Michigan ‘simply not prepared’ for data center water demand
The report from the regional Alliance for the Great Lakes warned states risk overtaxing water supplies if they rush to woo the computing facilities without closely studying whether aquifers and water utilities can handle the new use.
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Trump admin cancels $156M Michigan solar program as coal plant decision looms
Michigan has already committed nearly $14 million of the federal funds to support projects from Escanaba to Detroit. State officials left the door open to a potential lawsuit.
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Smoky summers are Michigan’s new norm, experts say
Climate change is causing longer and more severe wildfire seasons in the western US and Canada, which means Michigan will continue to be vulnerable whenever summer winds blow in an unfortunate direction.
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Opinion | Michigan’s clean energy momentum must continue despite federal changes
While the federal policy changes may slow the pace of investments, there is still time to act — and opportunities to seize — if we move quickly. This moment calls for urgency, not retreat.
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Future of climate ‘resilience hubs’ uncertain after Trump cuts
Plans to build climate resilience hubs across the state have come to a halt after the Trump administration abruptly canceled nearly $88 million in federal grants meant for Michigan nonprofits. Now, organizers are suing for their money back while scrambling for alternative funding.