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New research in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula shows how invasive earthworms are changing forest soils
By Georgia Hill
Scientists studying the body size and growth patterns of non-native earthworms in the UP’s Huron Mountains say they are disrupting forest ecosystems. Contrary to popular belief, most North American earthworms are invaders unintentionally introduced during European colonization. They have a significant impact on ecosystems, especially in the Great Lakes region where they affect soil structure, nutrient cycling and biodiversity.
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Roads in the Great Lakes region get riskier after daylight saving ends
Drivers around the Great Lakes region beware. In the weeks following “fall back,” once daylight saving time ends, collisions between wildlife and vehicles rises by 16%. According to data from insurance company State Farm, October, November and December are the most dangerous for animal-related collisions, making up 41% of all animal collision claims.
US Expects To Add 32 More Gigawatts Of Solar Power In Next 12 Months
Solar power really is the fastest, most accessible, and most economical way to address the “energy emergency” declared by US President Donald Trump, according to the latest report from the US Energy Information Agency.
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Why Hydrogen Isn’t Cutting Costs Like Solar or Batteries
After publishing the summary of the study that assessed 2,000 hydrogen projects worldwide, one finding stood out. Across the total spectrum of use cases, electrification provided roughly 80% better emissions reductions than hydrogen. The data also showed that the overall climate benefit of hydrogen, once all losses and logistics were … [continued]
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Climate change is shrinking fish in Michigan’s inland lakes, study finds
Fish in Michigan’s inland lakes are shrinking because of climate change, according to a new study from the University of Michigan.
