Tag: Detroit
What caused the Edmund Fitzgerald to sink 50 years ago is still a mystery
Theories about how the Edmund Fitzgerald sank range from striking a shoal and suffering bottom damage, to flooding through the freighter’s hatch covers, to rogue waves, and to structural flaws […]
Why disasters like the Edmund Fitzgerald are far less likely on the Great Lakes today
The risk of an Edmund Fitzgerald-type disaster is never zero, but improvements in weather forecasting, Great Lakes bottom mapping, and other safety technology make such a disaster far less likely. […]
Vacant lots boost diversity among Detroit’s birds, study finds
By Eric Freedman
Empty lots in deindustrialized cities like Detroit may contribute to bird species diversity, says a new study by researchers at MSU and Carleton University in Canada. The study is based on sound recordings collected at 110 sites in 11 Detroit neighborhoods. The study recommends that vacant land management in the city takes a balanced approach that considers the needs of both residents and birds. There are other concerns about vacant land, too, including as sites for solar arrays.
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When It Comes To Cars, Americans Are Living Large
Americans are gobbling up large SUVs and trucks at a record pace as regulatory changes have made them more profitable.
The post When It Comes To Cars, Americans Are Living Large appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Michigan elections: Detroit mayor, 48 school bonds and more. What to know
Tuesday is election day in Michigan, where voters will decide races and issues in 72 of the stateâs 83 counties. Thereâs a big vote for Detroit mayor, dozens of school bond proposals, city charter revisions and more….