Category: Climate change
Study finds contaminants in Detroit soil and street dust
Researchers found some Detroit soil and street dust were high in two persistent and toxic contaminants associated with negative health effects like cancer and skin conditions.
Stateside: Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025
Today, a conversation with a history professor on the history of Black quarterbacks. Then, we explore how residents in Dearborn are responding to President Donald Trump’s comments regarding Gaza. Plus, a Grand Rapids author discusses romantic-comedy stories featuring queer characters.
Beijing Buses 95% Electric, Hydrogen Buses Dwindling, Refueling Stations Closing
A rule of thumb I’ve been applying for a while is to look at what is succeeding in China in terms of clean technology. It tries everything that’s potentially viable domestically and fierce competition weeds out the winners from the losers. And on battery-electric buses vs hydrogen buses, and battery-electric … [continued]
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Climate misinformation is rife on social media – and poised to get worse
By Jill Hopke, DePaul University
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The decision by Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to end its fact-checking program and otherwise reduce content moderation raises the question of what content on those social media platforms will look like going forward.
A new attempt to help whitefish, as they dwindle in Lake Michigan
River stocking could save whitefish. Scientists in northern Michigan are still trying to figure out the best way to do it.