The ‘big, beautiful bill’ is heading to President Donald Trump’s desk for signature thanks to support from Michigan Republicans in the US House. Here’s what it could mean for the state.
Michigan climate change
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What the federal spending bill means for Michigan climate, EVs
Experts told Bridge Michigan that if the bill passes, utilities will likely slow their investments in renewable energy and prolong their reliance on natural gas, while automakers may again extend EV production timelines.
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Can Michigan’s forests survive climate change? One researcher is finding out
As climate change pushes the native growing range of Michigan’s most economically productive trees further north, one MSU researcher is hoping to discover genetic traits that could help them survive in hotter climates.
Posted inMichigan Government
Senate passes ‘big, beautiful bill:’ What it means for Michigan
As approved Tuesday by the US Senate, the ‘big, beautiful bill’ could have a big impact on Michigan. It proposes major changes to federal taxes, Medicaid, food assistance, energy, student loan programs and more.
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Climate change triggers earlier mold allergy season, say Michigan scientists
It’s nothing to sneeze at: Rising temperatures brought on by climate change could be causing fungal allergy season to start more than three weeks ahead of schedule.
Posted inQuality of Life
Swatting away more mosquitoes lately? Michigan’s heat wave may be to blame
Rainfall, record-breaking heat contribute to mosquito surge in Michigan.
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Michigan EV registrations jump, but still far from Whitmer’s 2 million goal
Electric vehicle registrations doubled in Michigan over the past two years. But the 85,666 registrations are still a fraction of the 2 million EVs Gov. Gretchen Whitmer hopes to see by 2030.
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Iconic whitefish on edge of collapse as Great Lakes biodiversity crisis deepens
Few fish are as synonymous with Michigan as whitefish. Pushed to the edge by invasive species, their struggle is the tip of a cataclysmic species collapse that could change our way of life.
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It’s not just whitefish: 407 Michigan species on brink amid historic die-off
Globally, 1 million species are on the brink of extinction. Experts say to avoid further losses, society must begin to prioritize the planet’s long-term health over near-term convenience and profits.
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What are your whitefish memories, Michigan? Beloved fish on the brink
The Great Lakes survivors are vanishing before our eyes. What do they mean to your family? Let Bridge know.