Category: Climate change
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.
Expedited permit process for Line 5 tunnel shows “dysfunctional” federal government, advocates say
Experts and advocates with Oil and Water Don’t Mix said they don’t trust the federal government to properly vet Enbridge’s Great Lakes Tunnel Project.
New Freight Electrification Report: A Strategic Blueprint For US Truck Charging
The electrification of freight trucking in the United States has quietly become a central strategic challenge for decarbonization efforts. Transportation is now the leading source of greenhouse gas emissions in the US, surpassing even electricity generation, and heavy-duty trucking alone contributes disproportionately to this problem. While US rail refuses to … [continued]
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Stateside: Monday, April 21, 2025
A look at harvesting Michigan’s forests, a Palestinian muralist in Michigan and the dangers of cannabis to children.