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Author Archives: Izzy Ross, IPR

Izzy covers climate change for communities in northern Michigan and around the Great Lakes for IPR through a partnership with Grist.org.

Izzy spent five years at KDLG in Dillingham, Alaska, as a reporter and news director. There, she covered local news in Bristol Bay, collaborated with other radio stations across the state and reported for Alaska's Energy Desk. She also led the annual Bristol Bay Fisheries Report, a daily show for the region's communities and thousands of commercial fishermen.

The Mackinac Bridge connecting Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas.
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Army Corps announces shorter Line 5 tunnel permitting timeline

Avatar photo by Izzy Ross, IPR May 2, 2025May 2, 2025

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has unveiled a faster timeline for the Line 5 tunnel project review, with a draft report set for May 30 and a decision anticipated by fall 2025.

Three people talk at an Emmet County, Michigan debris dropoff site
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Northern Michigan ice storm debris become renewable energy: ‘We were green before green was cool’

Avatar photo by Izzy Ross, IPR April 30, 2025April 30, 2025
A snapped-off utility pole lays by the side of the road in Bear Creek Township after an ice storm.
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Northern Michigan ice storm aftermath: Will Trump approve emergency aid?

Avatar photo by Izzy Ross, IPR April 18, 2025April 18, 2025
The Mackinac Bridge and Straits of Mackinac.
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Army Corps expedites Line 5 tunnel project under emergency permit

Avatar photo by Izzy Ross, IPR April 17, 2025April 17, 2025
Mackinac Bridge
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Michigan tribes exit Enbridge Line 5 tunnel talks, call process flawed

Avatar photo by Izzy Ross, IPR March 26, 2025March 28, 2025
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Palisades nuclear plant’s restart uncertain amid Trump’s mixed signals

Avatar photo by Izzy Ross, IPR February 4, 2025February 4, 2025
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Public comment open for potential solar development on state forest land near Gaylord

Avatar photo by Izzy Ross, IPR January 10, 2025January 10, 2025
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Should a lack of snow become its own economic disaster?

Avatar photo by Izzy Ross, IPR December 20, 2024December 20, 2024
Hurricane Milton
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How Michiganders can help people affected by hurricanes 

Avatar photo by Izzy Ross, IPR October 11, 2024October 11, 2024
A sign with a bear holding a shovel shows a fire danger meter with an arrow pointing to orange.
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DNR urges caution with outdoor fires amid autumn drought

Avatar photo by Izzy Ross, IPR October 8, 2024October 8, 2024

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