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Some conservationists argue a recent Forest Service report will lead to more logging of old trees. They say federal forests should be left alone to soak up carbon emissions. But the Forest Service says in coming decades older trees will absorb less carbon.
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Some of the people who worked to draft an international agreement to protect the Great Lakes gathered at the University of Michigan in December to mark the 15th anniversary of the approval of the Great Lakes Compact .
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Conservation groups addressed a state senate committee this week on how climate change is threatening Michigan wildlife and the outdoor recreation industry.
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It’s a newer consideration for environmentalists, who previously thought that river systems were relatively benign and don’t contribute many greenhouse gas emissions.
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Michigan throws away more than a million tons of municipal food every year, which takes up space in landfills and contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.
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Environmental advocates say stricter controls on industries can improve air quality as wildfires potentially become the “new normal.”
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Poor air quality from wildfires. A heavy-hitting allergy season. And an uptick in ticks. These are just a few of the increasingly common, health impacts of climate change we’re now seeing in Michigan.
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Michigan senators say they plan to start holding public hearings on their climate plan next month.
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The EPA's new carbon pollution standards would require coal and natural gas burning power plants to capture CO2 emissions.
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During a state conference on climate change this week, environmental advocates called for more urgency in transitioning to renewable energy. They also called on the state to hold Michigan utility companies more accountable for failures.