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Tag: wildfires

Posted inClimate

How wildfire smoke impacts pets and wildlife

by Julia Roeder July 21, 2026July 21, 2026

As smoke spreads, experts explain how animals can suffer serious health effects and what we can do to help.

Posted inClimate

Setting Fires On Purpose to Cut Risk of Catastrophic Wildfires

by Circle of Blue June 19, 2026June 19, 2026
Posted inFeatured, Latest News, News, Ontario, Politics, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology & Research, Tribal Governments and First Nations

The smoke from Canada’s wildfires may be even more toxic than usual

by Grist June 9, 2025
Posted inLatest News, News

Smoke expected to lift in northern Michigan, but more could be on the way

by Interlochen Public Radio June 6, 2025November 7, 2025
Posted inClimate, Culture, Forests and Plants, Indigenous Communities, Latest News, Minnesota, News, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology & Research

Wildfires are getting worse. Can an old technique help control them?

by Great Lakes Now May 7, 2025
Posted inClimate, Latest News, News, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Wisconsin

Wisconsin sees record start to the fire season as climate change drives more blazes

by Wisconsin Public Radio April 18, 2025November 7, 2025
Posted inForests and Plants, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Region, Science, Technology & Research

Record air pollution, Canadian wildfires prompts state to change how it issues air quality alerts

by Planet Detroit July 17, 2023November 8, 2025
Posted inForests and Plants, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Science, Technology & Research

Michigan air quality unhealthy again Monday because of Canadian wildfires

by Bridge Michigan July 17, 2023
Posted inGreat Lakes News Collaborative, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Science, Technology & Research

How to stay informed about air quality in Michigan

by Michigan Public June 29, 2023November 8, 2025
Posted inClimate, Featured, Forests and Plants, Grand Rapids, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Latest News, Michigan, New York, News, Ontario, Region, Science, Technology & Research

Michigan under statewide advisory as Canada wildfire smoke hits Midwest

by Bridge Michigan June 27, 2023

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  • Line 5 tunnel in Michigan clears major permitting hurdle, in blow to opposition
    Despite "adverse" impacts on ecological and tribal resources, state regulators said it's better than an oil spill in the Great Lakes.
  • Air quality alerts issued for northern Michigan as wildfire smoke blankets region
    Events were canceled and people were urged to stay indoors amid warnings of health risks from the plume drifting down from Minnesota and Canada.
  • The AI Boom Is Prolonging Indiana’s Fossil Fuel Era, With Hidden Costs for Water
    Gas turbines and an old coal plant are expected to consume nearly 7 billion gallons of water annually in service of a new Amazon data center.

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