Environment
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Glowing rocks in Michigan? What to know about ‘Yooperlites’
Here’s what to know about the rock that is found in the Upper Peninsula along Lake Superior.
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Look up: The Milky Way will be visible in Michigan
The Milky Way will be more visible in the night-time sky across Michigan in the coming days, experts from NASA say, as we experience a new moon this month.
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Severe thunderstorms down trees, knock out power to thousands across parts of Great Lakes region
Storms swept through Michigan overnight—leaving scores of trees down and thousands of homes without power.
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Lawmakers consider new rules for pet cemeteries
A recent legislative proposal would tighten regulations for pet cemeteries in Michigan.
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State asks residents to prepare their homes for wildfires
In Michigan, it only takes a sunny afternoon, a yard full of dead leaves and one bad decision to turn spring cleaning into a wildfire.
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Budget cuts threaten Great Lakes weather forecasting
Proposed federal budget cuts could cripple the ability of Michigan forecasters to monitor extreme weather and climate shifts, researchers warn.
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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.
