Category: Climate Crisis
New Michigan budget dials back GOP environmental cuts
The previous House budget would have cut Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy by 19%, while the adopted budget reduces the agency’s funding by 7%.
How Buffalo, New York has adapted to and embraced an influx of climate migrants
Buffalo is not a place that typically makes national headlines outside of football season. But in late July, the city did exactly that for one hugely significant reason: it became the last large city in the U.S. Lower 48 to have never reached 100 F.
At a time of rising temperatures and water levels, along with the threat of wildfires and smoke, many are reassessing where to live and Buffalo is embracing the “climate haven” tag.
From Gray Glue to Green Foundations: Cement’s 2100 Transition
The publication of the white paper Beyond Portland: Cement’s Transition to 2100 by TFIE Strategy Inc comes at a moment when the cement and concrete industries stand at the center of the global climate challenge. Cement is everywhere—in the foundations of homes, the bridges that span rivers, the ports that … [continued]
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Michigan hits record high temps the first weekend in October
Michigan temperatures hit record October highs in multiple cities across the state this weekend, according to data from the National Weather Service.
Inaction On Climate Change Is Equivalent To A Suicide Pact
Some believe the human race is engaged in a global suicide pact as institutions crumble and progress toward sustainability fades.
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