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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…...
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…...
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…...
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…...
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…...
Helicopter with a hoop is helping track Michigan water shortage issues
4+ mon, 20+ hour ago (99+ words) Don't be fooled by the Great Lakes. Water isn't always abundant in Michigan, and a helicopter with a magnetic hoop is trying to figure out why. Helicopter with a hoop is helping track Michigan water shortage issues A low-flying helicopter…...
Recycling is on the rise in Michigan, but not by much
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (105+ words) Michigan's recycling rate climbed to a new high again in 2025 but continues to remain below the national rate, according to new data from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy... Recycling is on the rise in Michigan, but…...
Public meeting set for Grand Rapids sea lamprey project
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (199+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A public meeting is set so people can learn more about and weigh in on a project to fight the invasive sea lamprey in the Grand River in Grand Rapids. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers…...
Why seasonal flooding along the Grand River is helpful for fish
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (317+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — Over the last few days, flooding along the Grand River has posed its seasonal challenge for those living near it. Roads have turned into rivers; Riverside Park has morphed into an ocean. “It's totally understandable why we…...