Tag: geography
Smoke expected to lift in northern Michigan, but more could be on the way
This is the latest in a series of intense wildfire seasons in Canada — and smoky springs and summers in the Midwest.
‘The sand had moved on’: Sleeping Bear Dunes platform removed
A wooden platform at the Lake Michigan Overlook was part of stop #9 on the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive stood for decades. Winter weather finally eroded the sand beneath it.
Everything you need to know about the Biggest Week in American Birding
A fledgling birding festival that hatched 15 years ago has become an international event drawing visitors from around the world to northwest Ohio. While the stars of the show at the Biggest Week in American Birding (BWIAB) are migrating warblers, there are dozens of other species which draw crowds from every state and continent including wading and shore birds, tanagers, songbirds, waterfowl and raptors.
Carney’s Challenge: Steering Canada through Housing, Climate, and Trump’s Trade Storm
On election night, Mark Carney stepped onto the stage with a blend of cautious optimism and measured pragmatism. As Canada’s new Prime Minister, the former Bank of Canada governor, UN climate envoy, and Brookfield executive and director offered a reassuring message to a nation facing multiple crises—economic, geopolitical, climatic, and … [continued]
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New Data On Fossil Fuel Industry Emissions Could Play Pivotal Role In Climate Litigation
Climate litigation in the US has been ongoing for well over a decade. Various states, countries, and cities have filed claims against fossil fuel companies, alleging they should be held responsible for the economic harm they have caused. Primarily, the various plaintiffs say that the carbon dioxide released when fossil … [continued]
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