Water infrastructure in Alberta and Georgia– nay, North America– nay, the entire *world*- is under serious strain from unchecked urban growth, neglect in investment over at least half a century, and, of course, climate change.
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Hardly a week goes by these days without some sort of disastrous news about climate change, whether domestic or abroad,
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I bark, you bark, we all bark for dog parks– and other places canines and humans alike can go to stay cool, even on the hottest days. Other tips for keeping our furry friends happy in extreme heat.
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Everything you needed to know about the poor air quality in Southeast Michigan, including pollen vs. particulates and other clean air act pollutants.
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Rollin’ down the Lodge, smokin’ indo, sippin’ that duly-regulated cannabis beverage. Laid back, with our minds on our excise tax revenue and our excise tax revenue on our minds.
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Summer has arrived early in Michigan (woo hoo, climate change!) and we’ve already braved not one, but two– count ’em- ozone action days. A little bit more about what these are and why we should pay attention.
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Once upon a time, you bought weed in a back alley and would smoke cigarettes only to carry the stench with you for days. These days, pot is legally sold in what looks like the Apple Stores, and tobacco comes in a quick-dissipating haze that tastes like popsicles and fits in your pocket as a disposable vape pen. What could go wrong, right? Well, a couple of things, it turns out.
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Are nicotine vapes less awful for you than regular cigarettes? How about the THC ones? This article complements the environmental impact question around disposable nicotine and THC vape products by considering the individual health impacts.
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A recent release from the National Transportation Safety Board is suggesting that the federal government is considering developing new requirements
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In a city whose government has aggressively and continually underfunded public transit, human services, and infrastructure, it can sometimes prove
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