Michigan environmental news

Timber Trouble: Northern Michigan Recovers from Ice Storm

News Summary Northern Michigan faces significant challenges following a fierce ice storm that struck from March 28-30, 2025. Affected areas…

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Harrison Township Residents Face Algae Challenge

News Summary Residents of Harrison Township, Michigan, are facing significant challenges due to the invasive algae species M. wollei, which…

2 days ago

Michigan Homebuilders Challenge New Energy Efficiency Codes

News Summary As Michigan prepares to implement new residential building and energy codes aimed at enhancing energy efficiency by mid-2025,…

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Michigan Launches Home Energy Rebates Program

News Summary Michigan has initiated the Michigan Home Energy Rebates Program (MiHER) aimed at alleviating the energy costs burden on…

3 days ago

Support Grows for Copperwood Mining Project in Michigan

News Summary The Copperwood Mining Project in Michigan's Upper Peninsula is generating significant interest amid rising copper demand. The proposal…

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Detroit Hosts MI Healthy Climate Conference to Tackle Climate Change

News Summary On April 22, 2025, Detroit hosted the third annual MI Healthy Climate Conference, where experts and community members…

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Pigeon River Country State Forest Faces Catastrophic Ice Storm Damage

News Summary The Pigeon River Country State Forest in Michigan has been severely impacted by a catastrophic ice storm from…

2 weeks ago

Fast-Tracking Controversial Pipeline Tunnel in Michigan

News Summary The Trump administration has accelerated the approval process for Enbridge Inc.'s pipeline tunnel project under the Straits of…

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Ice Storm Devastates Michigan’s Maple Syrup Production

News Summary An ice storm has severely impacted Michigan's maple syrup industry, causing a 25% decrease in annual production. Over…

2 weeks ago

Petoskey Residents Unite After Ice Storm Devastation

News Summary In the aftermath of a severe ice storm that hit Petoskey, Michigan, residents and local organizations are coming…

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