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It depends on the second meeting
Ricky Rood reflects on President Ono’s stated commitment to carbon neutrality and its challenges.
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Preparing for climate-change migrants
“Climate migrants” are on the move as frequent natural disasters upend their lives and routines. The Great Lakes region could see an influx in population as a result; U-M has tools for planning.
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Destroying PFAS with plasma
When this chemical contaminant is removed from water, it often is placed in landfills only to re-enter the water supply over time. U-M engineers have a plan: Use cold plasma to destroy PFAS rather than just removing it.
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Anticipation, reaction, or something in between?
The COVID-19 and climate crises illuminate scientific tension between acting ‘now’ and ‘then,’ says Ricky Rood.
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Meet me at Camp Davis
Since 1929, students of earth and environmental sciences have convened at U-M’s Camp Davis in Wyoming. A recent reunion inspired some heated (but friendly) debate.
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It’s raining plastic
Victor Katch assesses the threat microplastics present to human health. Hint: It’s bad.
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Time to act
As Ricky Rood prepares for decades of rapid change on our planet, he warns readers it’s going to be a roller coaster ride.
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Turning Great Lakes plastic into clothing
A 19-year-old U-M student is founder of the first company to use 100 percent U.S. plastic to produce clothes. His ambition is to shift the fashion industry and help preserve the coast of Lake Michigan.
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Growing local with Argus Farm Stop
Ross alumni and agricultural entrepreneurs Kathy Sample and Bill Brinkerhoff cultivate a business plan that provides fresher food to consumers and higher profits to farmers.