Category: Climate change
Stateside: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Today on Stateside, a U of M climate scientist discussed the realities of climate change, and what’s within our grasp for addressing it. Plus, we looked increased tourism has been a blessing and a curse one one U.P. trail. And, we were joined by one of the two Democratic candidates seeking nomination for a U.S. Senate seat in Michigan.
Climate change worsens wildfire conditions in Michigan
Michigan has always had dry spells, but they have become longer and more severe. Climate scientists believe Michigan fires may soon resemble the fires that happen annually out west.
CATL Is Building The Electric-Truck Platform Europe May Have To Join
Swaptopus is easy to misread as a quirky name for another electric-truck infrastructure project. It is a newly formed joint venture between Octopus Energy and CATL, created to develop automated battery-swapping hubs for heavy trucks across Europe. Octopus is a UK-founded energy and technology group whose activities span electricity retail, … [continued]
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Fossil Fuel Money Behind Republican Hysteria Over Canadian Wildfire Smoke
America’s Jack*** In Chief has taken to his private social media channel to lambaste Canada for allowing its forests to burn. Yesterday, this failed leader imposed new 50 percent tariffs on lots of Canadian products, claiming (as usual) without evidence that Canada is discriminating against US cheese, among other sins … [continued]
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Stateside: Monday, July 20, 2026
A look into Congressman Shri Thanedar decision to invest millions of campaign contributions into cryptocurrency funds. Plus, a witchy retelling of the wives of Henry the VIII, from northern Michigan writer Jillian Laine. And, the new episode of On Hand answering how Michigan became the cherry capital.