Tag: May
Air Pollution Linked To Dementia
Air pollution might be somewhat of a difficult topic for the public to understand fully because it’s not only what we see with our eyes. The obvious signs are smoke coming from tailpipes and smokestacks or offensive smells or wildfire smoke and haze. We can also sometimes see smog, but … [continued]
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Many Michigan families can’t find child care. Will $400K help Up North?
A new state grant will build on a model developed in Leelanau County, hoping to alleviate the so-called “child care deserts” in parts of northern Michigan.
Huge Cargo Sailing Ship Completes Voyage Across Atlantic
The Neoliner Origin has been dubbed the world’s largest cargo sailing ship at 136 meters or about 446 feet in length. It recently traveled across the Atlantic Ocean from France to the US, but sustained some damage along the route so it is undergoing repairs while cargo is being offloaded. … [continued]
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TotalEnergies Loses In Paris Court, Marking A Turning Point For Fossil Fuel Truth-In-Advertising
In late October 2025, a Paris court quietly shifted the ground under one of the world’s largest oil companies. TotalEnergies, the French multinational once known simply as Total, was found to have misled consumers about its role in the energy transition. The decision was not about spills or emissions or … [continued]
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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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