Category: Climate change
Researchers experiment with peony pee-cycling
This weekend, peak peony blooms are predicted at the Nichols Arboretum in Ann Arbor. Scientists from the University of Michigan are using part of the peony garden as an experiment to test urine-derived fertilizer. It’s called Pee for the Peonies.
Excessive rainfall in Michigan may affect nutrients in soil amid fertilizer price increases
Nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers have increased in price due to the war in Iran. Northern Michigan has also experienced heavy rainfall and flooding which may disrupt nitrogen and phosphorus levels in soil.
Beyond the Shore: Lake Ontario, Unsafe Passage
In this episode, we take a road trip through Canada, following part of the very long and arduous American eel migration, talking with people along the way and witnessing their obstacles up close.
Judge permanently blocks Manhattan Project radioactive waste from Wayne Disposal landfill
A Wayne County Circuit Court judge has barred a Michigan landfill from accepting radioactive waste from Manhattan Project-era sites, siding with Wayne County and local communities.
Gen Z Wants A Net Zero Future — But They’re Uncertain If They Can Make A Difference
Is Gen Z attentive to climate issues and motivated to do their part to have a net zero future? Yes, definitely. In fact, climate concern is widespread among youth, but their climate experience is defined by anxiety, not intensity. They are increasingly cautious and less self-assured in their ability to … [continued]
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