climate change

The National Science Foundation has awarded a $5 million grant to establish a center to research ways to make communities along water shared by countries more resilient to climate change.

The five-county Metropark system is establishing more natural areas to slow stormwater to prevent flooding in neighborhoods and cities.

Climate expert Mike Shriberg said flood events are becoming increasingly frequent and intense in Michigan. He spoke about how to prepare for and prevent future flooding.

dream hampton discusses her microdocumentary about the ramifications of flooding in Detroit. The documentary focuses on what Detroiters are “forced to leave behind when it floods."

The Michigan Clean Energy Framework report estimates the state would gain nearly 160,000 jobs, see a reduction in household energy costs, and save billions on health care if climate bills now in the state Legislature become law—but says Lansing must act quickly.

Federal money can be used to restore wetlands, buy property to use as a buffer, and invest in nature-based infrastructure.

The cherry industry is changing in northern Michigan. We'll hear how local growers who are trying to adapt in order to survive.

Michigan's wild rice has dwindled due to dams, wetlands loss, industry, and climate change. Wild rice is important to Native American tribes.

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy's report, "Greening America’s Smaller Legacy Cities," gives guidance on preparing for climate change in an environmentally just way.

It's strawberry season in Michigan. We talk berries with farm owner Kim Bayer and James Beard award-winning chef and owner of Warda Pâtisserie, Warda Bouguettaya.