Climate
Climate change diversifies Michigan wine
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A university study finds that the time Michigan grapes have to ripen has dramatically increased over the past few decades. That’s opened the door to new wine making opportunities.
Birds
Great Lakes forest birds mostly stable or increasing
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But 25-year study by 700 birdwatchers in three national forests found that climate change restricts the range of some of them.
Climate
Wisconsin, Michigan attorneys general call Exxon climate change investigation a grave mistake
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They sign a letter that states that if minimizing the risks of climate change represents fraud then so, too, does “exaggerating” the risks of climate change.
Climate
Animation shows Great Lakes ice cover fluctuations
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Climate change, El Nino, geography, solar reflection and other factors create a complex formula that determines how much ice forms on the Great Lakes.
Climate
Researchers get fresh Great Lakes data from aboard Beaver Island ferry
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The effort helps meet the challenge of collecting data on a complex lake with ever-changing physical conditions.
ice
Storm cuts power but creates powerful images
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A heavy snow and ice storm slows the start of spring but offers a rare photo op.
camping
As temperatures rise, Isle Royale native wildlife will fall
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Climate change can mean heat stroke for moose, restricted travel for wolves, fewer streams for hikers to quench their thirst and changing forests.
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.