Environment reporter Kelly House will be joined by experts on March 28 for a virtual discussion on how climate change is impacting Michigan’s environment and culture.
Michigan in poised to save $10 million alone in road salt costs. It’s a similar story for county road crews, bucking a trend of increased use — and pollution — in lakes, rivers and groundwater.
The warm weather has caused mosquitoes to emerge a month earlier than they typically would in Michigan. And no, the early appearance doesn't mean fewer mosquitoes this summer.
Winter is changing in Michigan and may vanish in decades to come because of climate change. Bridge Michigan asked readers how they feel: Some see a wake-up call; others are relieved.
Lost winters like 2024 may soon be the norm. That threatens so much of what makes Michigan unique, from ice fishing and snowmobiling to cross-country skiing and just traipsing in the snow.
An endangered Great Lakes shorebird that has survived earlier threats to its habitat now faces new challenges. Report a banded plover and learn more at the Great Lakes Piping Plover website.
Michigan is tackling implementation of a law that gives the state final approval of large renewable projects, and they're hoping public input will guide the process.
Lake Erie is the first of the Great Lakes getting connected to the internet with a series of offshore 'smart' buoys. And it’s not just for sending texts on the water.
Of the 321 bills signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2023, 142 will take effect Tuesday — including changes to abortion rights, pension taxes, energy policy and gun regulations.
The plant could be a key for Michigan to realize its transition away from fossil fuels, but environmental groups are upset by the governor’s proposal to double the state’s financial support for Palisades.
Scientists once believed little important happened during winters. But as they vanish, the study of snowpack is increasing. ‘It brings home a reality that has been predicted for a long time,’ one U-M scientist says.
Unseasonably sunny skies and warm temperatures could be a problem for fruit farmers and their fruit trees, which require cold temperatures to stay dormant.
Making homes more energy-efficient saves money and helps combat climate change. But while Michigan is flush with cash to weatherize low-income homes, it struggles to find workers who install insulation and seal air leaks.