Climate
Climate change study: Lake Superior one of world’s fastest warming lakes
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How will our Great Lakes respond to a warming climate? Current State speaks with researcher John Lenters to discuss.
Climate
Road agencies see savings if Michigan’s winter proves mild
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They could channel money otherwise spent on salt to road repair.
Climate
Strong El Nino will influence Great Lakes water levels
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A winter warmer than the last two will increase evaporation. And precipitation will drop. But experts say many other factors also influence water levels. That makes them hard to predict.
Climate
Great Lakes winter warmth ahead?
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If Michigan’s mitt could cross its fingers, it might do so to help El Nino provide the Great Lakes region with a milder winter. Road agencies faced with depleted salt budgets could use the break.
Climate
Climate change threatens perch, other warm-water fish
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Climate-controlled growth chambers show that the negative impacts of climate change outweigh the positive ones for fish living in mild-temperature regions.
Climate
Extreme weather influences climate change perception
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A University of Michigan survey finds that people are more likely to believe in global warming after they personally witness extreme weather events.
Climate
Volunteer monitors track Michigan’s 150 butterfly species
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The Michigan Butterfly Network will soon be sending volunteers out to survey the state’s butterflies.
Climate
Great Lakes Month in Review: drought, farming, climate change
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Current State discusses recent environmental stories with commentator Gary Wilson.
Climate
Views of the post-tornado destruction in Fairdale, Ill.
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An image from a NASA earth observation satellite traces the twisted trail of debris left by the Fairdale, Ill. tornado, and drone footage shows the destruction from below.