Category: Michigan
‘Where is he? They won’t tell me.’ How privacy laws complicate mental health care in northern Michigan
HIPAA protects patient privacy by limiting how medical information is shared. But the story of a Michigan mom caring for her adult son shows how these rules sometimes create barriers to necessary care.
Michigan’s regulated utilities will double renewable energy capacity in five years, state report says
An annual report by the Michigan Public Service Commission says the amount of power generated by renewable sources like wind and solar will more than double by 2030.
What to know about Michigan whitefish crisis, from limits to solutions
Invasive mussels that blanket the depths of lakes Huron and Michigan have pushed whitefish to the brink of extinction. What to know about possible solutions and why Lake Superior so far is spared….
Whitefish crash has Michigan fishers on the brink: âIt makes you want to cryâ
Only a few dozen commercial fishing operations remain on the Great Lakes, as invasive species have decimated the industry. Itâs a collapse unlike any in the world, and solutions are few….
How the astonishing haul of food that would otherwise go to waste can help your neighbors
This time of year, there’s a lot of gleaning going on in northwest lower Michigan. We talk with someone who helps coordinate the efforts.
