Category: Climate change
Toxic algae blooms are lasting longer in Lake Erie − why that’s a worry for people and pets
By Gregory J. Dick, University of Michigan
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Federal scientists released their annual forecast for Lake Erie’s harmful algal blooms on June 26, 2025, and they expect a mild to moderate season.
As A Climate Messenger, You Need To Build Trust
You’re at a family reunion, and your cousin-once-removed announces to the gathered group that electric vehicles are overtaxing the grid — and their drivers don’t pay their fair share of road taxes. You want to be a calm voice of reason in response, but how can you approach the topic … [continued]
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Michigan officials weigh measures to reduce cyanobacterial blooms on Lake Erie
NOAA is predicting the annual cyanobacterial bloom on the western end of Lake Erie will be mild to moderate this summer. Cyanobacteria is not currently detectable by satellite in western Lake Erie. But it is expected to begin forming next month.
The Canadian government has committed $164.2 million to flood mapping
As flooding and other climate-related events intensify, the Canadian government is strengthening its flood mitigation strategies. On June 18, the federal government announced that it would be investing $6.8 million … Continued
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Flash Ironmaking Hits Combustion Wall Amid Steel’s Decarbonization Shift
My recent update of my global steel projection through 2100, driven by China’s declining demand for cement and infrastructure construction, has refocused my attention on pathways for steel decarbonization. The dynamics of steel consumption and emissions are closely linked to building and infrastructure development, sectors traditionally responsible for about half … [continued]
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