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Whadayaknow about bats?

By Evan Kutz | May 25, 2018

This week’s segment of Whadayaknow asks respondents: What do you know about bats?

Capital News Service

Solar power changes cause critics to sizzle

A new order by the Michigan Public Service Commission will reduce savings for homes deciding to generate electricity from solar energy, possibly creating a disincentive for homeowners to install solar systems.

Capital News Service

Electric cars fighting for fuel in Michigan

Michigan is moving to better accommodate electric cars with upcoming pilot programs by DTE Energy and Consumers Energy.

Capital News Service

Campaign against plastic straws picks up speed

Americans use lots and lots of plastic straws, and that’s bad for the environment.

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And God created great whales
Whadayaknow: What is a round goby?
Honk, honk, ribbit, ribbit in protected wetlands

Wildlife

  • New invasive plant plan fights monarch nemesis

    State agencies and their partners are working to save the declining monarch butterfly, which is threatened by the black swallow-wort, an invasive vine that resembles the milkweed plants that monarchs need to eat.

    • More wildlife

Invaders

  • Old specimen provides new insight into invasive algae

    New study shows aggressive invader may have made its way into North America earlier than previously understood.

    • More invaders

Art

  • Fate of the Earth conference now accepting art submissions

    For the first time, this annual symposium is accepting artwork to be shown at the event.

    • More art

Law

  • Former New York paper mill official convicted of Clean Water Act violations

    Michael Ward failed to alert his supervisors at the APC Paper Group mill in Norfolk that the mill was exceeding the maximum daily level of discharges allowed under its state permit.

    • More law

Climate

  • Climate change threatens maple trees — and syrup

    Scientists say climate change affects everything from weather patterns to animal migrations. And now, a popular breakfast condiment could be at risk as well – maple syrup.

    • More climate

Energy

  • Utility targets more renewable energy, critics say it’s not enough

    DTE Energy, a major supplier of electricity to Southeast Michigan, plans to double its renewable energy capacity by 2021.

    • More energy

Water quality

  • Volunteer water monitoring program seeks new support

    Unless the Michigan legislature passes the governor's proposed landfill fee bump, a program that's recruited volunteers to test streams and lakes for 40 years will be terminated in 2019.

    • More water quality

Nearshore

  • Where the Great Lakes Compact ends and Wisconsin law begins

    Why the Waukesha and Foxconn water diversions involve different rules.

    • More nearshore

Urban

  • Pothole claims? Fuhgeddaboutit

    Did a pothole just eat your tire and rim? Want compensation? Fuhgeddaboutit. Like the state, counties rarely reimburse motorists for pothole damage to their vehicles.

    • More urban

Farm

  • Calls for national cattle tracking system follow Michigan’s success

    Michigan is among the first states to track cattle with ear tags that emit radio signals, a system livestock officials say should be adopted nationwide to track disease outbreaks.

    • More farm

Waste

  • NY tannery owner arrested on hazardous waste charges

    The indictment accuses Carville of knowingly storing hundreds of gallons of hazardous waste and corrosive chemicals for more than two years without a permit.

    • More waste

Contamination

  • Great Lakes waters threaten Beluga whales

    Stew of persistent organic pollutants harms their ability to reproduce.

    • More contamination

Recreation

  • Catch more trout–if you can!

    Angling for brook trout? Fourteen U.P. counties -- Menominee is the sole exception -- now have at least one stream where the daily bag limit for brook trout is five rather than 10.

    • More recreation

Remote Sensing

  • Mr. Great Lakes, Jeff Kart
    Mr. Great Lakes on climate education, dark skies and biodegradable plastics

    Mr. Great Lakes, Jeff Kart, discusses Climate Education Week, International Dark Sky Week and (barely) biodegradable plastics.

    • More remote sensing

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Photo Friday

  • Whadayaknow: What is a round goby?

    In this video segment, random people answer questions experts believe environmentally literate individuals should know.

    • More Photo Friday

Podcasts

  • Lansing area volunteers make homes for bats

    The Bat Association of Michigan State University hosts event to educate the public on the importance of the winged creature.

    • More podcasts

Catch of the Day

  • Local officials agree that Michigan tourism is on the rise

    Michigan tourism had an excellent 2017, and local travel and tourism bureaus are aiming for even higher revenues for 2018.

    • More Catch of the Day

Commentary

  • New research tackles Great Lakes regional problems

    New book edited by Eric Freedman and Mark Neuzil offers in-depth look at groundbreaking research that may shape the future of the ecologically unique and economically vital Great Lakes basin.

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