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Issues of the Environment: Michigan winters are changing and climate adaptation is key to the futureYou may have noticed that winters in Michigan are changing. That will continue. WEMU's David Fair spoke with University of Michigan professor of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering, Dr. Richard Rood, about our climate future and the need for greater emphasis on adaptation.
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Washtenaw County hasn’t been hit with much snow this winter … yet! So, in order to be prepared, the county road commission is in need of snowplow operators. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.
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Winter driving can be slow and frustrating. Most are grateful when the plows clear the path and melt the ice with road salt and other chemicals. That process, however, does have ecological impacts. Anthony Kendall is a Research Assistant Professor at Michigan State University. He joined WEMU’s David Fair to talk about the effect on our waterways, wildlife and ecosystems.
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The Washtenaw County Road Commission is urging residents not to drive anywhere Wednesday or Thursday, if you don’t have to.The county is expected to get…
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The Washtenaw County Road Commission says drivers need to take it slow on the road as we’re expected to get between 2-3 inches of snow during the next 24…
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With the National Weather Service issuing a Winter Storm Warning for our area, WEMU's Lisa Barry checks in with Jim Harmon, director of operations for the…
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With 2-6 inches of snowfall expected in southeast Michigan, the number of schools closing for the day is growing. So far, there are no closings in…
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It's the calm after the storm as far as local snowfall and treacherous driving is concerned.89.1 WEMU'S Lisa Barry talks with the director of operations…
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Southeast Michigan just had its first major snowstorm of the season, and Washtenaw County road crews have been working around the clock. WEMU's David Fair…
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With several inches of new snow on the ground, there will be a lot of shoveling and clearing of snow-clogged driveways and sidewalks going on.89.1 WEMU’S…