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Author Archives: Grist

Posted inPolitics, Policy, Environmental Justice

Great Lakes scientists worry about federal cuts to NOAA

by Interlochen Public Radio and Grist June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

The President’s proposed budget would cut funding to efforts that improve public safety, the maritime economy and health on the Great Lakes, researchers say.

Posted inAgriculture

This northern Michigan program hopes to cultivate the next generation of farmers

by Interlochen Public Radio and Grist May 29, 2026May 29, 2026
Posted inClimate Change

How do we adapt Michigan’s dams to climate change?

by Interlochen Public Radio and Grist May 5, 2026May 5, 2026
Posted inMichigan

Here’s how to prepare, as more rain falls on northern Michigan

by Grist and Interlochen Public Radio April 20, 2026April 23, 2026
Posted inClimate Change

Climate experts say spring is coming earlier. How will that affect agriculture and ecosystems?

by Grist April 16, 2026April 17, 2026
Posted inIndustry, Energy, Economic Development

Data centers are straining the grid. Can they be forced to pay for it?

by Grist April 14, 2026April 14, 2026
Posted inIndustry, Energy, Economic Development

How Ann Arbor, Michigan, is creating its own clean energy utility

by Grist April 3, 2026April 7, 2026
Posted inIndustry, Energy, Economic Development

Enbridge paid police to protect one pipeline. Now it wants to do it again in Wisconsin.

by Grist March 9, 2026March 10, 2026
Posted inClimate Change, Featured, News, Science, Technology & Research

Disaster 101: Your guide to extreme weather preparation, relief and recovery

by Grist July 11, 2025
Posted inDisaster 101, News

How climate change may be affecting tornadoes

by Grist July 11, 2025

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    Severe fires can damage soils, increase runoff, and degrade water quality in remote watersheds.
  • Pennsylvania Activists Urge Lawmakers to Help Curb Soaring Electric Bills
    Despite skyrocketing demand driven by data center development, the industry says it is not the cause of increasing costs for consumers.

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