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Detroit deaf and hard of hearing kids have a role in climate resilience
-AADHH received a $5,000 climate action plan grant to support Detroit’s climate resilience goals, including a community garden and solar panels.
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After a hot winter, Whitmer asks for more ways to get aid to businesses
-Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said this week that with warm winters expected to continue, businesses need better access to federal assistance.
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EPA head Regan defends $20B green bank: ‘I feel really good about this program’
-The head of the Environmental Protection Agency defended a new $20 billion federal “green bank” program, saying it will finance a variety of projects to create low-carbon solutions to combat climate change.
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Are Great Lakes cities ready for climate migrants?
-The Great Lakes region has a lower risk of extreme weather compared to other parts of the country.
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Road salt use dips 37% in Michigan warm winter, saving millions, easing pollution
-Michigan in poised to save $10 million in road salt costs, bucking a trend of increased use — and pollution — in lakes, rivers and groundwater.
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The Northwoods is now a month into unusually early maple tapping season
-Maple sap typically runs from mid-March to mid-April in Wisconsin. This year, the tapping process started almost a month ago.
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Lake Superior is warming fast. Its national parks are starting work to cut fossil fuels
-As national parks around the country try to raise awareness about climate change, those around Lake Superior are taking steps to get cut their emissions.
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Warm winters are a wet blanket for small ski slopes in northern Michigan
-For businesses that depend on snow and cold temperatures, this weather has been tough.
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As Michigan winters vanish, researchers study snow for clues about what’s next
-Scientists once believed little important happened during winters. But as they vanish, the study of snowpack is increasing.