Tag: Michigan climate change
Michigan lost billions in climate-related investments in Trumpâs first year
As the Trump administration deemphasizes green energy and embraces fossil fuels, Michigan has seen more than $500 million in canceled federal climate grants while investment in EV battery plants and other green manufacturing has tanked….
5 Michigan environment stories to watch in 2026
From data centers to nuclear plants, Michigan will see some big energy-related decisions next year that could shape the stateâs environment for decades to come….
Michigan lawmakers unveil plan to repeal data center tax breaks
As a wave of new data center proposals prompts growing controversy in Michigan, two lawmakers are pushing legislation to repeal the tax breaks that have lured the industry to the state….
Gretchen Whitmer urges speed, critics want slowdown on Michigan data center
State utility regulators are deciding whether to grant swift approval or conduct a deeper review of a proposed energy contract for the stateâs first hyperscale data center. A decision could come within days….
Climate change is shrinking fish in Michigan lakes
A new study digitized decadesâ worth of written observations about Michiganâs fish to show a connection between warmer waters and smaller fish. Prized species like northern pike are among the affected species….