ALLENDALE, Mich. (AP) — Dale Buist knew running a commercial greenhouse would pose challenges. He just never expected a water shortage to be among them. Not in Michigan, with its vast aquatic…
By John Flesher | Associated Press
Some futurists depict Michigan and the Great Lakes as “climate havens” that will lure people and businesses weary of worsening drought, wildfire, hurricanes and other disasters. Not so fast, skeptics say. Amid images of abundance lurk problems with pollution, overuse and deteriorating infrastructure.
Toxic chemicals known as PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, contaminate wells around the state. Industrial waste, farm runoff and sewage trigger algae blooms and prompt occasional warnings about swimming in the lakes or eating too many of their fish. “This resource is vast but it’s finite and the public isn’t aware of that,” said David Lusch, a geography professor emeritus with Michigan State University. “We’ve all grown up with this bias that we’re the water wonderland and how could we possibly have a shortage?”
As Buist battled balky greenhouse wells, local officials juggled reports of salty irrigation water from farmers and spotty supplies in residential developments. Studies found the clay-topped aquifer below had plummeted 40 feet since the 1990s, said Paul Sachs, county director of strategic impact.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Even in water-rich Michigan, no guarantee of enough for allSome futurists depict Michigan and the Great Lakes as “climate havens” that will lure people and businesses weary of worsening drought, wildfire, hurricanes and other disasters. Not so fast, skeptics say.
Read more »
Even in water-rich Michigan, no guarantee of enough for allMichigan would seem the last place to worry about water shortages
Read more »
These stocks' yields are beating inflation, even at today's nosebleed heightsInflation is at 40\u002Dyear highs. These stocks can help ease the pain.
Read more »
Shang-Chi Bus Fight Edited With Led Zeppelin Song Makes Simu Liu Even CoolerLed Zeppelin's 'Immigrant Song' edited over the ShangChi bus fight scene makes the epic action sequence even cooler.
Read more »
Buffett laments lack of good investments even as Berkshire profit sets recordWarren Buffett on Saturday signaled he will stick to his knitting, bemoaning the lack of good investment opportunities for Berkshire Hathaway Inc as it sits on a massive pile of cash even after repurchasing a huge amount of its own stock.
Read more »
On 'Euphoria,' even the extras act 'absolutely belligerent'Life on the set of 'Euphoria' isn't as dramatic as life in 'Euphoria.' But for four Season 2 background actors, there was plenty to be 'hyped' about.
Read more »