Today on Stateside, the new United Nations report on climate change and what impact it has in Michigan. Also, as it turns out, the federal infrastructure bill could make Michigan more resilient to climate change. Plus, the case for protecting four new tracts of old-growth forest in the U.P.
Listen to the full show above or find individual segments below.
[Get Stateside on your phone: subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts today.]
Sen. Peters: Federal infrastructure bill could help make Michigan more resilient to climate change
SS_20210811_Peters_infrastructure.mp3
Stateside’s conversation with Gary Peters.
- Gary Peters is the U. S. senator from Michigan.
The debate over stronger environmental protections for UP forests
SS_20210811_Barron_Schienebeck_UP_forests.mp3
Stateside’s conversation with Tyler Barron and Henry Schienebeck.
- Tyler Barron is a member of the Keep The U. P. Wild coalition.
- Henry Schienebeck is the executive director of the Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association.
A look at the “unequivocal” impact of climate change on Michigan
SS_20210811_Martinez_Havercamp_IPCC_Report.mp3
Stateside’s conversation with Michelle Martinez and Jennifer Haverkamp.
- Michelle Martinez is the acting executive director and a founding member of the Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition.
- Jennifer Haverkamp is the director of the Graham Sustainability Institute.
