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Category: Climate Change

Posted inClimate Change

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

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

Record-breaking flooding in April was a reminder for lawmakers, dam safety advocates and engineers of the vulnerabilities that the state’s 2,500 dams face as extreme weather worsens.

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

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
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

Ohio blocks big solar farm, despite apparently fake public comments

by Canary Media March 26, 2026April 1, 2026
Posted inWater 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
Posted inFeatured

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

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

5 Michigan environment stories to watch in 2026

by Kelly House, Bridge Michigan December 30, 2025January 2, 2026
Posted inClimate Change, Featured, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Conservation and Environment

New study links seasonal pollen to higher suicide risk, experts warn

by Lisa John Rogers, Great Lakes Now October 28, 2025
Posted inNews

How Buffalo, New York has adapted to and embraced an influx of climate migrants

by Stephen Starr, Great Lakes Now October 7, 2025December 16, 2025

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