Category: Climate change
Michigan Environmental Council mulls options for expanding bottle bill
The council wants to change what containers residents can return and how they redeem them.
Great Lakes research at risk as Trump administration proposes major cuts to NOAA
One of many institutes at risk is the Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research based at the University of Michigan. It’s partly funded by NOAA to research invasive species, extreme weather, and toxic cyanobacterial blooms.
Drone Swords Into Ploughshares: How Ukraine’s Wartime Expertise Can Reshape Farming
Ukraine has rapidly emerged as one of the world’s unexpected drone innovation hubs, driven by the brutal necessities of wartime. Thousands of sophisticated drones now soar above Ukrainian battlefields, ranging from compact FPV (first-person-view) attack drones to advanced reconnaissance platforms capable of extended missions deep into contested areas. Remarkably, this … [continued]
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Hummingbird annual migration reaches Michigan
The ruby-throated hummingbird is the hummingbird most commonly found in the mitten state. Sightings of the species have been recently reported in the southern areas of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
Reality Check: Can Perovskite Really Outshine Silicon PV?
Perovskite solar is getting another moment in the sun, with outlandish claims matched by a lack of global perspective on advances. It’s worth stepping carefully through the various dimensions of this photovoltaic technology, weighing what enthusiasts say against what’s demonstrably true today. In doing so, it’s obvious that perovskite’s pathway … [continued]
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