A funny thing has occurred – some in the GOP and the industry have backed away from the initial relentless criticism of the Obama plan to curb carbon emissions. Continue Reading →
Can curbing carbon build the economy?
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Farm fertilizer produces greenhouse gas
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Most people are aware of the “sexy” greenhouse gas CO-2. Fewer know of its co-culprit nitrous oxide. The third-largest greenhouse gas, nitrous oxide is released in soil during a natural process. However, the increased use of nitrogen fertilizer in agriculture has resulted in harmful nitrous oxide emissions. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Climate, Catch of the Day, Current State, Farming, podcast
Animated satellite data shows record-setting Great Lakes ice
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The longest period of ice cover in the Great Lakes officially ended on June 6 – much to the relief of everyone who suffered post-traumatic stress from last year’s harsh winter. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [NOAA] recently released a year’s worth of Great Lakes surface temperatures. The animation at right shows ice cover and temperature for one day each month of the year. The one below shows the same information for every day of the year. In the 40 years of collecting data there hasn’t been ice cover that has lasted this long, said Anne Clites, physical scientist for the NOAA. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Climate, Catch of the Day, Climate change, Cold, Satellite Watch
Wisconsin scientists unveil climate change narratives for 2070
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Will it take a disaster to respond to climate change?
A group of University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers on Wednesday released a series of detailed science-based scenarios envisioning life in 2070 in the Madison area’s Yahara Watershed.
The idea is to help people envision the effects of climate change before it worsens. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Climate, Art, Catch of the Day, Climate change, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Mr. Great Lakes: Climate change, health and mussels
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Mr. Great Lakes (Jeff Kart) reports from Bay City, Michigan’s Delta College Q-90.1 FM. Mr. Great Lakes, Climate Change, Children’s Health and Mussels by Great Lakes Echo
This week, Kart discusses climate change in the Great Lakes, protecting children’s health and fighting mussels with algae. Text at Mr. Great Lakes Continue Reading →
Filed under: Climate, Catch of the Day, Climate change, Human health, Mr. Great Lakes, Mussels
Climate report sheds light on Great Lakes shipping challenges
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A recent federal climate report indicates decreasing ice coverage on the Great Lakes that could lead to more evaporation, lower water levels and costlier shipping. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Climate, Climate change, transportation
Other Great Lakes states fix potholes, why not Michigan?
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Michigan and nearby Great Lakes states might share road funding concerns, but the Mitten might not have access to the same solutions.
Michigan’s road funding is unique because of its comparatively low gas and diesel taxes, lower taxes for diesel than gas and an unusual funding formula that sends a disproportionate amount of money to rural areas. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Climate, Capital News Service, Cars, transportation
Local officials convert paved roads to gravel as lawmakers debate funding repairs
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Michigan communities might see more local roads turned to gravel in coming months, thanks to winter’s remaining grip. The rough winter has given Michigan’s road funding concerns a violent push into statewide spotlight as discussion swirls at the Capitol. But road commissions across the state are eyeing the immediate impact that deeply rooted frost has on a local level. County road commissions have increasingly taken up the practice of permanently or temporarily turning paved roads into gravel in recent years to deal with issues of low funding and poor road conditions, said Joe Pulver, Clinton County Road Commission managing director. Last year, about half of Michigan counties were forced to convert paved roads to gravel, said Monica Ware, the communications and development manager for the County Road Association of Michigan. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Climate, Capital News Service, Cold, Echo
National Geographic editor on photography, climate change, fate of the earth
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While for some media outlets photography is taking a back seat, at National Geographic, it continues to be a central part of the brand. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Climate, Catch of the Day, Climate change, Current State, MSU, Podcasts
Icy lakes made some towns, businesses winners or losers
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The record-breaking ice on Lake Superior is bad news for the steel industry but not for tourism in some parts of the Upper Peninsula. Continue Reading →