Climate Change Archives - Great Lakes Now

Setting Fires On Purpose to Cut Risk of Catastrophic Wildfires

by Circle of Blue June 19, 2026June 19, 2026

A centuries-old tool for safety is reducing wildfire risk, while helping to protect pristine inland lakes.

When Forests Burn, Lakes Suffer

by Circle of Blue June 18, 2026June 19, 2026

In school cafeterias, kids fight Michigan’s food waste problems

by Bridge Michigan June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

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

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

The river flooded the sidewalk and trees on Island Park - Grand Ledge, Michigan, march 2026

Extreme rain on snow is testing aging dams across Michigan and Wisconsin — this is the future in a warming world

by The Conversation April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

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

by Grist and Interlochen Public Radio April 20, 2026April 23, 2026

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

by Grist April 16, 2026April 17, 2026

Industry, Energy, Economic Development

Ohio blocks big solar farm, despite apparently fake public comments

by Canary Media March 26, 2026April 1, 2026

Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Climate change is worsening water crisis for Canada’s largest First Nations population

by Mia Litzenberg, Great Lakes Now March 4, 2026March 10, 2026

New ice cover data offers insight into whitefish declines, climate change

by Interlochen Public Radio February 4, 2026February 4, 2026