Tag: Climate Change

Climate change refers to long-term alterations in global temperature, weather patterns, and ecosystems, primarily driven by human activities like burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes. These activities increase greenhouse gas concentrations, trapping heat in the atmosphere and leading to effects such as rising temperatures, melting ice caps, sea-level rise, and extreme weather events.

The impacts of climate change are widespread, affecting agriculture, biodiversity, and human health. Efforts to mitigate these effects focus on reducing emissions, transitioning to renewable energy, and promoting sustainable practices. Addressing climate change requires global cooperation and innovation to protect the planet for future generations.

Great Lakes Water Levels 2025 – Big Drops, Big Impacts Across Michigan

Posted on April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Unseasonably heavy precipitation and rising Great Lakes water levels mark a turning point in Michigan’s hydrological outlook this spring. Unstable

Michigan Climate Lawsuit – New Legal Battle Against Fossil Fuel Industry Over Climate Costs

Posted on December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 by Michael Hardy

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has launched a groundbreaking legal initiative against the fossil fuel industry to address climate change’s economic and environmental impacts. Major law firms will represent the state without upfront costs, highlighting the challenge of balancing environmental accountability with reliance on fossil fuel revenues.

Michigan’s Climate Crisis – 7 Critical Business Areas That Will Be Impacted in 2025

Posted on November 14, 2024November 14, 2024 by Annette Hinshaw

Concern about climate change in Michigan has reached the point where business areas are being impacted. The effect on business costs will be in the billions.

Here are six critical areas of concern.

Detroit to Hit Record Highs with Warm Surge Before Cool Down

Posted on October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 by Michael Hardy

October heatwave to bring record highs to Detroit and surrounding areas before a cool front sweeps in Thursday. Unseasonable Warm

Why Michigan Is Now the Best Place to Escape Climate Chaos

Posted on October 1, 2024October 2, 2024 by Malcom Mott

A recent MIT Technology Review Insights and MEDC survey shows that 75% of U.S. businesses are considering relocation due to climate risks, with Michigan seen as a favorable climate haven. Michigan’s investment in climate resilience and robust infrastructure makes it attractive for companies like LuxWall, which prioritize sustainability and preparedness.

2020 Great Lakes Water Levels Could Set New Records

Posted on November 9, 2019February 3, 2022 by Michael Hardy

Lakes Huron and Michigan continue to rise in 2019 . This took it very close to breaching lake water levels records last set in May 1986. Its expected to be a record setting year in 2020.

Michigan Climate Change Measurable in Huron County

Posted on August 14, 2019November 27, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Analysis of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration temperature data by the Washington Post shows major areas of the United States near or have already crossed the 2-degree Celsius mark

Great Lakes Pollution – Saginaw Bay Muck is Poop (#2)

Posted on May 16, 2017May 12, 2022 by Michael Hardy

2017 marks 30 years since Michigan’s Saginaw Bay was deemed an Area of Concern. Outdated and failing septic tanks, overflow from Bay City and Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations CAFOs. Experts confirmed local suspicions of what exactly is in the muck that has been appearing on beaches.