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London poised to open emergency centre for homeless as wind chill nears –30 C
London is ready to open an emergency reception centre to bring the city’s homeless out of the extreme cold for the night, the mayor says. Mayor Josh Morgan told The London Free Press Tuesday evening that if existing overnight shelter space is used up, including any new emergency space spurred by the extreme cold, the […]
Fact or Fake? Readers can test their Great Lakes knowledge with excerpts from this new book
Great Lakes Fact or Fake? is a new book by Dave Dempsey. Below are adapted excerpts from the book, which bring readers along while he answers 41 myths about the Great Lakes.
Drinking Sewage
FACT or FAKE?
Scientists are predicting the future to save the forests. Here’s how
Forests are the lungs of our planet. Not only do they absorb carbon dioxide and create oxygen, they also regulate temperature, absorb rainwater to help prevent flooding, and provide critical habitat for the majority of the world’s land-based plant and animal species.
SK On: Solid-State Battery Developments
We’ve been hearing about solid-state battery breakthroughs for a decade, or more than a decade actually. Solid-state batteries are the future of batteries, and the future of EVs — as they have been for several years. Given the many announcements on solid-state battery breakthroughs and solid-state batteries being the future, … [continued]
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Donald Trump Reverses Joe Biden’s LNG Pause on Day 1
Donald Trump has taken office. One of his first actions as president (again) has been to end the pause on liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. More fossil fuels are allowed to flow again. Here’s the full statement from the US Department of Energy: “The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), effective … [continued]
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Research finds some Great Lakes water birds negatively impacted by legacy pollution
A new study found that fish-eating water birds in some contaminated areas of the Great Lakes region experience negative health impacts, particularly related to growth and development.
A key to protecting apples from climate change might be hiding in Michigan’s forests
In the quest to make apple trees more resilient in a warming climate, some researchers in Michigan are looking for a late bloomer.
Study finds winter days on the Great Lakes growing shorter due to climate change
A new study builds on previous research that shows winters on the Great Lakes are growing shorter due to climate change. The Great Lakes have been losing an average of […]
Former U of M official opposed to possible elevated train cutting through Nichols Arboretum
The University of Michigan’s Campus Plan 2050 includes a potential elevated train (automated transit system) connecting three of the Ann Arbor campuses. One potential route cuts through Nichols Arboretum.
California’s Battery Storage Fire: Precursor Or Outlier?
A fire broke out at the Moss Landing Power Plant, not too far from San Francisco, on January 16, 2025, prompting the evacuation of approximately 1,500 residents and the temporary closure of Highway 1. No one was harmed in the incident. Given the massive growth in grid storage battery systems, … [continued]
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