Category: Climate Crisis
Stateside: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
In this edition of Stateside, we discuss the implications of recent changes in tariffs for Michigan’s manufacturing sector. We also delve into a new memoir by Detroit native Daria Burke. Additionally, we have a conversation with a former Gannett editor about their journey in starting an independent news network. Lastly, we cover a TikTok that informed thousands of Kent County residents about a chemical spill.
From Austria to California: Why Hydrogen Fuel Stations Aren’t Breaking Even
Austria’s recent announcement that it would shutter its entire network of hydrogen fueling stations caught many industry observers off guard. But for those closely tracking the economics, Austria’s exit wasn’t surprising at all. The stations faced persistently low vehicle numbers, low throughput, and mounting operating losses. This stark withdrawal illustrates … [continued]
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China’s Electrification Of Trucks, Buses, & Construction Vehicles Accelerates Rapidly
China’s heavy vehicle sector took major strides toward electrification in 2024, underscoring the country’s continued leadership in the global transition toward zero-emission commercial transportation. Heavy road vehicles, including trucks, buses, construction equipment, and special-purpose vehicles, have traditionally lagged passenger cars in the electrification race, mainly due to operational challenges and … [continued]
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Prairies on fire!
Prairie fires were a natural part of the landscape before European settlement. Most prairies were eventually turned into farmland. Because they’re vital habitat to pollinators and other wildlife, plus are beautiful in their own right, prairies are being restored. Occasionally, they need to be burned to survive.
New analysis dissects access to green space in Detroit, finds inequities
Michigan Technological University researchers finds the majority of buildings in Detroit are farther than half a mile’s walk from a park or recreational area.