COVID shutdown cuts crashes and road repairs, but more people die
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A look at some of the consequences of the pandemic on Michigan’s highways.
Climate
Climate change threatens maple syrup production
As climate change intensifies, some scientists fear for the future of the North American maple syrup industry.
Echo
Asian carp on our plates—not in our water
Chef Soohwa Yu has been serving Asian carp at the University of Illinois since 2017. According to Yu, four out of six dining halls at the university serve the invasive fish.
Agriculture
Cherry growers want to get in on the snacking trend
Struggling Michigan cherry farmers hope to cash in on a growing consumer trend during the pandemic: We’re eating more snacks.