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Michael Gerstein

Michael Gerstein

Michael Gerstein is a former Advance reporter covering the Governor's office, criminal justice and the environment.

Koch think tank leads legal push with big implications for Great Lakes

By: - December 4, 2018

A conservative think tank founded and led by one of the Koch brothers is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on a case that could determine whether people have the right to walk along Great Lakes shorelines.

U of M prof: Insurance cost hikes might convince people of global warming

By: - December 4, 2018

For many people, climate science may not seem real until it hits their wallets, a University of Michigan professor says.

Trump report: Rising temps could hurt Michigan farmers, Great Lakes

By: - December 4, 2018

A new report from the Trump administration says rising temperatures over the next century will pose serious consequences for the United States and the world.

Utilities fight Michigan’s post-Flint lead regulation

By: - December 4, 2018

Water utilities and services that provide tap water for a majority of Michigan residents are pushing back against a new state lead rule meant to protect public health after the Flint water crisis.

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Snyder’s PFAS funding falls short, environmentalists say

By: - December 4, 2018

Environmentalists say Gov. Rick Snyder’s requested $43 million in additional funding to tackle contamination from a suite of chemicals abbreviated as PFAS is a good start.