Author: The London Free Press
New laws encourage data centers to come to Michigan; environmental groups raise concerns
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation that to encourage large data centers in Michigan. Environmental groups are raising concerns over the centers’ needs for water, land, and electricity.
Scientists want microplastics monitored in the Great Lakes. Now, it’s up to the U.S. and Canada
Scientists want the U.S. and Canada to designate microplastics as a “chemical of mutual concern,” adding them to a list of contaminants that both countries must monitor.
Gone a century, Arctic grayling return soon to Michigan. Can they survive?
The Arctic grayling fish was nearly wiped out in Michigan a century ago as a result of logging, overfishing, and invasive species. Using native Alaska Arctic grayling, Michigan is reintroducing the fish.
Stateside: Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025
Today, what federal orders halting refugee entries and assistance mean in Michigan. Then, the waterways that were. A mapmaker shares what he’s learned about ghost streams, destroyed by building projects. Turns out, they continue to influence Michigan watersheds – even if the streams themselves are gone.
Environmental justice advocates asked to persevere
Environmental justice experts from the Biden administration discussed the reversal in U.S. policy toward climate change, renewable energy, and environmental justice under the Trump administration.