Climate
Commentary: Climate change threatens downhill runs and uphill chats
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Skiing is a sport enjoyed by millions of people each year. Climate change threatens the sport and the potential for friendships made along the way.
Agriculture
Commentary: Blueberries, climate and loss of community
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In the last few decades, fluctuating temperatures in the late winter or early spring have harmed blueberry production across the state. More of that kind of trouble – and more often – may be in store for the state’s fruit-growers.
Agriculture
Sustainable farming practice mitigates climate change impacts
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A practice called regenerative farming could be the next step for sustainable farming in Pennsylvania. It reduces carbon, a greenhouse gas driving global warming, and improves water quality.
Art
New Detroit art exhibit addresses climate crisis with hope
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With art ranging in size from giant mobiles to miniature paintings, artists from across the country are collaborating to face the climate crisis with a new exhibit in metro Detroit.
Climate
Pigeon River Country to help offset Michigan emissions
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DTE Energy and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources have teamed up to use nature’s most powerful vacuums to suck up the excess carbon produced and released into the atmosphere that is causing climate change. Those vacuums are trees.
Agriculture
Farmers chase migrating crops in a warming climate
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As Michigan feels the effects of a changing climate, agriculture experts say they can adapt to keep Michigan farms running.
Climate
Center combines Indigenous and Western knowledge to fight climate change
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Michigan State University and the Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians are fighting climate change while preserving Anishinaabeg cultural practices.
Agriculture
Trees, crops, livestock mix fights climate change
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Growing crops, trees and livestock on the same land could help farmers battle climate change.
Climate
Climate challenge: Let the sun power low-income families
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Low-income households consume three times the energy used by middle class families, according to the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
Agriculture
Community gardens help Michigan adapt to climate change
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In the western Upper Peninsula, climate change is hurting local food sources.