climate change

Some utilities are taking that step as a response to 2025's devastating ice storm, which knocked out power to northern Michigan for weeks in some places. But it's costly.

It's been a year since the devastating ice storm. Poles and wires have since been replaced, but some residents wonder whether it makes more sense to bury them out of the reach of increasingly damaging snow, wind and ice.

Those affected by the ice storm last year spoke about their experiences during the days and weeks after the devastation at an event organized by climate advocacy groups.

Today, we have two stories about how we use ice — from temporary caves along Lake Michigan to 'cryofarming' in the Upper Peninsula.

Less predictable winters mean less predictable ice cover for climbers. A campground in Marquette is trying to change that, and their efforts are on display this weekend.

Michigan has designs on making the state a hub for "geologic hydrogen." IPR climate solutions reporter Vivian La dug deep into what this potential clean fuel source is and why Michigan might be a pretty good place to look for it right under our feet.

Research shows that the state could be a hotspot for this resource, and has prompted state officials to look into its potential.

Ron French, reporter for Bridge Michigan joins us to talk about the study and why the state won'r reveal it. And Vivian La discovers the citizen scientists helping better understand ice thickness patterns.

Students at Traverse City West Senior High School say the $11,000 project to install 14 solar panels could teach them how renewable energy works.

An annual report by the Michigan Public Service Commission says the amount of power generated by renewable sources like wind and solar will more than double by 2030.