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Climate change is taking some of the shine out of Pure Michigan summer
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1281+ words) The mid-summer heat dome kept Oak Park resident Chi Walker stuck in her house, fearing the extreme temperatures would trigger her asthma and land her in the hospital. Wildfire smoke that rained ash onto the Upper Peninsula city of Marquette…...
Michigan group 'permanently' protects 306-acre preserve. How they did it
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (513+ words) The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy on Friday, Aug. 7, announced that it had raised enough money to purchase conservation easement on a 306-acre parcel to create a new nature preserve. "We’re thrilled to announce that the fundraising goal for the…...
Wildfire smoke is choking Michigan. Experts warn it'll keep happening.
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (66+ words) The conditions that cause widespread wildfires in Canada keep persisting and are worsening. That means the smoke will keep coming to Michigan. Wildfire smoke is choking Michigan. Experts warn it'll keep happening. Another bad wildfire summer in Canada is creating…...
Fireball captured Michigan's attention on June 19. See videos
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (240+ words) Michigan residents statewide witnessed a fireball — a notably bright meteor — streaking through the sky last week. From June 19-20, 104 witness reports of a fireball streaking through the Earth's atmosphere were sent in from Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, and Ontario, Canada, to the…...
Lake Michigan fishery producing great catches. Why some are concerned
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1000+ words) Lake Michigan anglers have been enjoying very good salmon and trout catches in 2026. A case in point: Fishing May 25 out of Port Washington, Wisconsin, Al May of Kewaskum and friends caught limits of five coho salmon each in two hours....
Michigan bans 6 invasive plants – and 1 might be in your yard
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (121+ words) A state regulatory agency determined the six plant species pose a risk to Michigan’s environment, economy, and/or public health. Michigan bans 6 invasive plants – and 1 might be in your yard A state agency regulating invasive plant species has banned six…...
Utility companies in northern Michigan are working to put more power lines underground
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (157+ words) Power outages are increasing as climate change drives more severe weather events across the U.S. Lines buried underground are significantly more reliable than overhead power lines. But only about a... Power outages are increasing as climate change drives more severe weather events…...
Why Michigan is emerging as one of America’s worst-hit climate states
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (1176+ words) The state saw 33 tornadoes last year and severe flooding as researchers say links to climate change are undeniable The tornado hit west Ann Arbor at 1.45am on 15 April, passing through Veterans Memorial park, where it knocked several mature oak trees and…...
Michigan adds Callery pear tree, 5 other plants to restricted or prohibited lists
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (398+ words) Updated on: May 22, 2026 / 10:37 AM EDT / CBS Detroit Two invasive plants will be added in June to Michigan's list of prohibited species, with four others added to the restricted species list starting in 2028, state officials said. One of the soon-to-be restricted…...
Scrap tires are helping Michigan build longer‑lasting roads
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (113+ words) Researchers and road crews across Michigan are turning recycled tires into rubber‑modified asphalt that holds up better in freeze‑thaw cycles. Scrap tires are helping Michigan build longer‑lasting roads A longstanding environmental problem in Michigan and elsewhere − massive…...