Environment
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‘A toxic stew’: Microfibers are widespread in Great Lakes algae, research shows
A study has found a large amount of microfibers in the Great Lakes. And though the effects aren’t fully understood, disruptions to wildlife are being studied.
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Climate change is making Great Lakes water birds sick, research shows
Climate change is making it easier for Great Lakes waterbirds to get sick, according to a recent study.
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Law students, attorneys could advocate for animals in cruelty cases under new proposal
Proposed legislation in Michigan would let law students and lawyers represent the interests of abused animals in criminal prosecutions related to the animal’s welfare or custody.
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Northern Michigan—no stranger to wild weather—tries to cope with days of no power
The tip of Michigan’s mitten struggled through another day without electricity Tuesday as restless residents tried to stay warm while utilities scrambled to restore power in a region waylaid by weekend freezing rain that brought down countless trees and poles.
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Whitmer declares emergency in ten northern Michigan counties following severe ice storms
After a string of ice storms swept across the northern lower peninsula, leaving tens of thousands of residents without power, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer activated the State Emergency Operations Center on Sunday to help coordinate response and recovery efforts.
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Ready, set, sprout! Your guide to container gardening in Michigan
Does the Michigan winter have you daydreaming about spring? Here’s a guide to container gardening in Michigan for warmer months ahead.
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More goose poop, more problems
A whopping 280,000 Canada geese now live in Michigan. That means a lot of goose poop and too much waste can cause environmental problems.
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A key to protecting apples from climate change might be hiding in Michigan’s forests
In the quest to make apple trees more resilient in a warming climate, some Michigan researchers are looking for a late bloomer.
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Great Lakes region hit hard by steel industry pollution, report finds
Pollution from coal-based steel production causes hundreds of premature deaths each year, with people in Southeast Michigan and elsewhere in the Great Lakes region bearing much of the burden, according to a recent report.
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Climate takes its toll on the ‘cherry capital of the world’
Traverse City has long been considered a cherry haven where long rows of trees teem with red fruit. But as the planet warms, things are beginning to change.
