MI: Oceans
Michigan and Great Lakes slow offshore wind collection
Offshore wind development in the Great Lakes region has had a turbulent history and faced many challenges. Initially considered a promising location …
Some MI families rethink their Halloween due to climate extremes
Tropical Storm Tammy has sprung back to life over the weekend, sending spooky fears of high winds for trick or treaters along the Eastern Seaboard…
Climate change: Better understood through board games?
By Debra J. Rosenthal for The Conversation.Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi for Michigan News Connection for the Public News Service-Conversation …
Groups Urge White House to Support 'Line 5' Shutdown
MACKINAW CITY, Mich. - Environmental groups and tribal communities are asking the Biden administration to stand with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in her …
Michigan Groups Welcome More Climate Action from Biden
LANSING, Mich. -- Conservation groups in Michigan are welcoming the Biden administration's commitment to environmental protection. President Biden …
Michigan Nurses Join to Protect Environment, Climate
LANSING, Mich. – They are trusted health allies, and new research looks at the important role nurses can play in combating climate change…
Clock Ticks on Asian Carp Solution
LANSING, Mich. – As Asian carp edge closer to Lake Michigan, some environmental groups say the clock is ticking on a solution to keep the fish …
Buying Sustainable Fish in MI: It's Complicated
LANSING, Mich. - The law that has helped rebuild depleted ocean fish populations turns 35 today. While the Magnuson-Stevens Act ended foreign …
New Agreement Boosts Fight Against Invasive Species in Great Lakes
LANSING, Mich. - Conservation organizations say a new settlement with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a major step toward stemming the …
Environmental Health Risks: Not Just Cancer
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A recent report delivered to President Obama by a special panel appointed by President Bush warned that the risk of cancer from …
Fed Study: Michigan to Feel the Heat of Climate Change
The seasons are changing at unexpected times in Michigan, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the state's …
Summit Seeks Combined Effort for Restoration of Waterways
New Orleans, LA - Conservation leaders from across the country are in New Orleans to push for the restoration of iconic U.S. waters, including the …