As winters shorten, the impact goes beyond skiing and ice fishing. Here are five ways the future will change.
Rural Michigan
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Climate change is erasing Michigan winters, taking our heritage with them
Lost winters like 2024 may soon be the norm. That threatens so much of what makes Michigan unique, from ice fishing and snowmobiling to cross-country skiing and just traipsing in the snow.
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Piping plover faces new peril, as climate change threatens Great Lakes bird
An endangered Great Lakes shorebird that has survived earlier threats to its habitat now faces new challenges. Report a banded plover and learn more at the Great Lakes Piping Plover website.
Posted inMichigan Government
In northern Michigan, voters admit qualms about Trump, still will vote for him
Michigan could determine the presidency this fall. Trump supporters acknowledge some fatigue, but say he’s right on issues like the border and the economy.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Rescue services a challenge for Michigan's rural communities
The biggest obstacle for fire and rescue stations in rural areas is the distance between someone in need and the station.
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Michigan’s backyard bird enthusiasts can join global count this weekend
Michiganders can join observers around the world and participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count this weekend.
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Whitefish are on brink in Michigan. Can they learn to love rivers to survive?
A staple for centuries and ‘synonymous with northern Michigan,’ the fish are struggling to reproduce in the Great Lakes. So scientists hope to convince the whitefish to spawn in rivers, away from threats.
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7,000+ trees on chopping block for trail expansion in Sleeping Bear Dunes
A 4.25-mile expansion of the popular Sleeping Bear Dunes Heritage Trail has prompted environmental concerns.
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Gretchen Whitmer seeks another $150M to restart Palisades nuclear plant
The plant could be a key for Michigan to realize its transition away from fossil fuels, but environmental groups are upset by the governor’s proposal to double the state’s financial support for Palisades.
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Unseasonably warm weather in Michigan a challenge for fruit farmers
Unseasonably sunny skies and warm temperatures could be a problem for fruit farmers and their fruit trees, which require cold temperatures to stay dormant.