Category: Climate change
Greenhushing: When Companies Don’t Want To Publicize Their Climate Progress
At first glance, it seems as if lots of companies are reneging on their original net zero goals. But a closer look reveals that many organizations haven’t given up at all — in fact, they’re just de-emphasizing their climate progress in public communications. It’s a phenomenon known as greenhushing, and … [continued]
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New study links seasonal pollen to higher suicide risk, experts warn
A new study between researchers at the University of Michigan and Wayne State University, looked at suicide rates in metropolitan areas around the United States. When looking at data from 2000 to 2018, they found a direct correlation to rises in seasonal pollen. While it is still unknown how exactly allergies work as a tipping point for some people, the research adds to a burgeoning body of work that shows this parallel exists.
Detroit launches first solar neighborhood despite past pushback
Detroit city leaders and DTE Energy broke ground on the city’s first neighborhood solar array that will generate clean energy for city buildings and create green jobs for Detroiters.
What Would The US Be Like If Kamala Harris Was President?
In an interview on the UK’s prime weekend political show on the BBC, former US vice president Kamala Harris reminded us of the warnings she made on the campaign trail about Donald Trump: she saw his leadership as little more than fascist and authoritarian. The interview was one of the … [continued]
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Power-hungry data centers could threaten Michigan’s electric grid, say environmental groups
The Michigan Public Service Commission is holding its second public hearing to hear from the community about what should be included in electric utilities’ long-range plans.