US Reps. Debbie Dingell and Tim Walberg are planning legislation to boost research to control invasive mussels, following Bridge Michigan reporting about the impending collapse of whitefish.
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Smoky summers are Michigan’s new norm, experts say
Climate change is causing longer and more severe wildfire seasons in the western US and Canada, which means Michigan will continue to be vulnerable whenever summer winds blow in an unfortunate direction.
Posted inEnvironment, Political and Public Policy Information
Trump admin cancels $156M Michigan solar program as coal plant decision looms
Michigan has already committed nearly $14 million of the federal funds to support projects from Escanaba to Detroit. State officials left the door open to a potential lawsuit.
Posted inEducation, Political and Public Policy Information
70 international students face deportation in Michigan. Trump won’t say why
International students’ future in the United States is in limbo as the Trump administration revokes student legal status often with little explanation. Michigan education and workforce development officials say they’re worried about the consequences.
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Travel from Canada to Michigan dips 10% amid boycotts, border security fears
Michigan tourism officials say they’re bracing for a dip in business, while travel agents in Canada predict that the decline will worsen.
Posted inEducation, Political and Public Policy Information
Trump orders end to Department of Education. What it means for Michigan
President Donald Trump is taking steps to further shrink the Department of Education’s influence in education.
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Study: Climate change means fewer freezing winter days in Michigan
Michigan now sees nine fewer days of sub-freezing temperatures each winter because of warming caused by burning fossil fuels, according to a new study. It’s on track to get worse.
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Michigan’s controversial wind, solar energy law is in effect. What to know
The law aims to counter local pushback that is slowing efforts to replace fossil fuel power with green energy. But it faces challenges. Here’s what to know.
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Michigan House OKs tax breaks to lure Google, Microsoft data server farms
The centers typically use lots of energy and don’t provide many jobs, raising concerns from environmentalists and others.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information, Transportation
Which Michigan counties have most EVs? Which have none? Politics play a role
The state data shows EVs are more popular in more population-dense, left-leaning and better-off areas of the state.