Category: Climate change
That black bear seen near Flat Rock is probably just looking for a new home — and love
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says a black bear that was sighted near Flat Rock in southeast Michigan is likely “cruising” to find new habitat — preferably near other bears.
Wave Energy’s Hardest Problem Is Not The Waves. It Is Maintenance.
After publishing on a wave energy proposal for offshore data centers, I received a useful challenge. A reader pointed to CorPower Ocean as a counterexample. That was worth taking seriously. CorPower is not a render-first startup selling a fantasy of floating artificial intelligence infrastructure in the deep Pacific. It has … [continued]
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Florida Farmers Struggle — And The Reasons Why Are Complex
In early February 2026, Florida experienced a rare and historic multi-day freeze — it broke cold weather records across the state. From the Everglades agricultural area to central and southern parts of the state, Florida farmers faced plummeting temperatures, crop damage, and significant operational challenges. The cold weather in February … [continued]
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Michigan House votes to undo Michigan clean energy standards
The Michigan House of Representatives voted Tuesday to erase the state’s clean energy standards. Under the current law, Michigan needs to rely entirely on clean energy by the end of the next decade.
Stateside: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Today, what’s happening with the new data center being developed by Google in Van Buren Township? And, the latest on the water main break in Oakland County over the weekend. Then, a return to a conversation about vernal pools. Plus, a musician’s upcoming performance in Detroit focuses on the subtlety of sound. Last, what high numbers of pink salmon could mean for the Great Lakes.