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.
Climate
Climate change triggers concern over energy grid reliability
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Increasing numbers of power outages caused by climate-induced weather put pressure on utility companies to strengthen energy grid resilience, experts say.
Climate
Farmers’ Almanac forecasts frosty Great Lakes flip-flop
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After an unusually warm and stormy summer, the Great Lakes region has in store a “frosty flip-flop” winter, according to the 2021-22 Farmers’ Almanac forecast.
Climate
Climate change threatens wild bees that blueberries need
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Extreme weather tied to climate change poses a greater threat than insecticides to the wild bee populations that are essential to Michigan blueberry growers, a recent study says.
Climate
Great Lakes wildfires could double
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Climate change and more fuel for fire are the culprits.
Climate
Big bank funding of energy projects impacts Great Lakes region
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The fossil fuel industry has long been blamed for environmental degradation. But what about the financial institutions accused of making environmentally destructive projects possible?