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This includes climate change and stories about extreme weather. The main menu further divides this category with tags for drought and cold.

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Agriculture

Community gardens help Michigan adapt to climate change

By Hope O’Dell | January 3, 2022

In the western Upper Peninsula, climate change is hurting local food sources.

Climate

Climate change triggers concern over energy grid reliability

By Kristia Postema | December 8, 2021

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

By Gabrielle Ahlborn | November 10, 2021

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

By Eric Freedman | October 28, 2021

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

By Hannah Brock | October 19, 2021

Climate change and more fuel for fire are the culprits.

Climate

Big bank funding of energy projects impacts Great Lakes region

By Cameryn Cass | October 14, 2021

The fossil fuel industry has long been blamed for environmental degradation. But what about the financial institutions accused of making environmentally destructive projects possible? 

Climate

Local health departments in Michigan acknowledge threat of climate change to public health

By Elaine Mallon | July 19, 2021

Only 35% of the officials said that climate change was a priority in their department, even though over three quarters said it will be a problem in the future.

civic engagement

Attachment to your community can motivate climate change action

By Chioma Lewis | May 27, 2021

How attached you are to your community can determine how motivated you are to tackle climate change.

Climate

Trees please: A move to reforest formerly redlined Great Lakes cities

By Brianna M. Lane | May 17, 2021

Urban areas are getting hotter. Trees can help.

Climate

Energy-intensive industries work toward smaller carbon footprint

By Brandon Chew | April 23, 2021

Industries such as steel, cement, chemical and automotive are working to become more energy-efficient by implementing the use of renewable resources, experts say. 

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Catch of the Day

  • Michigan Press Association honors Echo reporters

    Ten Great Lakes Echo reporters recently scored honors in the 2023 Michigan Press Association’s College Better Newspaper Contest.  “Our bench is deep, but it has to be to cover the world’s most important beat,” said Echo Editor David Poulson

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Commentary

  • GUEST COMMENTARY: Speak up to stop the spotted lanternfly and other invaders

    By David Strayer If you’ve driven Michigan’s highways lately, you’ve probably seen the billboards: a big picture of a lanternfly, with the message, “See it. Squish it. Report it.” This is good advice, as far as it goes, but it should go further. The spotted lanternfly is a serious pest that is poised to cause […]

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Podcasts

  • Four electric buses will hit University of Michigan’s campus next summer

    Power is supplied to the electric motor very quickly which gives the electric bus high performance and rapid acceleration.

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Climate Stories

Climate News: Great Lakes Region
planetdetroit.org
Experts say updating Michigan’s building code may be key for meeting climate goals. Here’s why.
Experts say updating Michigan’s building code may be key for meeting climate goals. Here’s why.
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Everything you need to know about Illinois’ $4,000 electric vehicle rebate
Everything you need to know about Illinois’ $4,000 electric vehicle rebate
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planetdetroit.org
These 3 Detroit restaurants are tackling climate change in the kitchen
These 3 Detroit restaurants are tackling climate change in the kitchen
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clickondetroit.com
How changing climate is impacting Michigan’s fall colors
How changing climate is impacting Michigan’s fall colors
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COVID-19

  • Communities welcome return of winter festivals

    By Sammy Schuck Most people may know that festivals attract people to Michigan communities. What most may not know is that festivals and events in the state are an annual $1 billion industry, according to Michigan Festivals and Events Association CEO Mike Szukhent. According to Szukhent, the lack of winter festivals last year “hit hard.” […]

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