The waterfowl are a rare avian success story nowadays, as high water levels create excellent wetlands for breeding.
Michigan climate change
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
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.
Posted inGuest Commentary
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.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Michigan must invest to battle impact of climate change
Hamtramck and Detroit are surrounded by corporate polluters that emit pollutants in our neighborhoods and have suffered from harsh rains last summer. Our climate resilience plans must prioritize those residents most at risk.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
The 2021 stories that defined Michigan: COVID, jobs, climate and election lies
As we glide toward the end of 2021, Bridge Michigan reporters look back on the stories that best encapsulated a frenetic news year.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Changing Great Lakes latest threat to Michigan’s cherished Fishtown
A nonprofit is raising foundations of shanties along the Leelanau Peninsula because of increased flooding and water levels from climate change.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Climate change grips trout streams across the nation: How anglers are responding
Across the country, anglers have watched as droughts, floods and high temperatures batter the rivers they depend on, including Michigan’s Au Sable. Now, they’re calling for swift action.
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Michigan’s balmy October means more mosquitos, peril for coldwater fish
Above-average temps are becoming the norm in October. Climate change means warmer waters that threaten salmon and trout, a possible rise in tick-borne illnesses and delays in bird migration.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Why closing Palisades nuclear plant is like sinking the lifeboats
If we want to slow climate change and reduce our reliance on gas, it’s a mistake to shut down Michigan’s carbon-free nuclear power plant.
