Category: Climate Crisis
Trump Wins, Planet Loses
By Tik Root, Grist
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Donald J. Trump will once again be president of the United States.
The Associated Press called the race for Trump early Wednesday morning, ending one of the costliest and most turbulent campaign cycles in the nation’s history.
Great Lakes Moment: Sacred Grounds
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In the era of climate change, many Detroit homes and churches face challenging stormwater fees.
Ohio environmental advocates weigh in on 2024 presidential candidates’ stance on climate change
By Zaria Johnson, Ideastream Public Media
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As election day approaches, presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris continue to campaign on issues that are top of mind for many voters like the economy, crime and immigration.
This winter could be wet, warm, and snowy—but it all depends on La Niña
Should Canadians be pulling out their snow boots and cold-weather clothes as we inch closer to winter? Maybe. “Our current seasonal predictions are tilting the odds, particularly in British Columbia, … Continued
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Nova Scotia government rerouting famed south shore road due to increased storm closures and damage
The government of Nova Scotia is rerouting a portion of the south shore’s famous Lawrencetown Road in light of closures and damage brought on by increasingly frequent storm surges in … Continued
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Climate change isn’t a top issue in this election. Some Wisconsin voters say it should be.
By Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
This article was republished here with permission from Wisconsin Public Radio.
Outside a September rally with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz at the University of Wisconsin-Superior, Ashland business owner and Democrat Will Pipkin set up signs with a cavalcade of slogans, including “Another cat lady for democracy” and “Without a healthy climate, there’s no freedom.”
Pipkin said he’s backing Vice President Kamala Harris and Walz in the presidential race because they’re the most progressive choice, and he thinks they would continue President Joe Biden’s work on green initiatives and climate change.
The climate stakes of the Harris-Trump election | Great Lakes Now
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Helene and Milton, the two massive hurricanes that just swept into the country — killing hundreds of people, and leaving both devastation and rumblings of political upheaval in seven states — amounted to their own October surprise.
5 ways to build a cottage that’ll last a lifetime
As we built our new home in cottage country, my husband, Robin, a healthy 30-something, often joked with visitors to our construction site that he planned to “die in this … Continued
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Consequences of less ice on lakes due to climate change | Great Lakes Now
By Lester Graham, Michigan Public
The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit PBS; Michigan Public, Michigan’s NPR News Leader; and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.
Federal aid to rescue Michigan cherry farmers after devastating crop loss | Great Lakes Now
By Nina Misuraca Ignaczak, Planet Detroit
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Federal aid is coming to Michigan’s sweet cherry farmers, who lost much of their crops this year due to erratic weather patterns and subsequent pest infestations.