Water
If Flint water is unsafe, what about yours?
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The National Drinking Water Advisory Council said in 2014 that there is no safe level of lead.
Echo
Book explores Michigan’s shadow villages and ghost towns
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Retired librarian resurrects their past, tells their stories.
Energy
More line worker jobs to open in Michigan
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Experts say that approximately 20,000 new lineworker positions will open nationally before 2020. The Michigan projection is for more than 100 job openings per year.
Energy
Special lane designations would increase mass transit efficiency in Michigan
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The rapid transit lanes would increase economic prosperity in downtown areas.
Energy
Michigan lags in charging stations for electric vehicles
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Experts say the state doesn’t have many electric cars, so it doesn’t need many stations.
Wildlife
Tradition, science join to combat emerald ash borer
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Native American basket weaving technique could help reduce the spread of the invasive insect.
Echo
Michigan eyes more drones in the skies
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The craft are getting considered for investigating crashes and preventing potholes.
Land
Michigan will test more high-speed rails
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Testing begins next year to support 110 miles an hour along Amtrak’s route between Detroit and Chicago. It could shave 30 minutes from the trip.
Recreation
Debate continues in Michigan on how to get the lead out — of ammo
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Leftover lead from fragmented ammo is putting bald eagles at risk.
Waste
Michigan plan to deregulate chemicals upsets environmentalists
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Tensions between the Michigan legislature and environmentalists have grown after the Department of Environmental Quality proposed deregulating 500 chemicals. Regulators say the move benefits public health by targeting the most serious chemicals threats.