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Polluter-pay laws could return under Democratic majority

By Guest Contributor | March 22, 2023

Strengthening the laws would be instrumental to us as we think about the future of this state and what is going to attract and retain people here.

Echo

Measures taken to reduce Ontario toxic hotspots

By Guest Contributor | March 15, 2023

Measures have reduced the overall number of Areas of Concern in Canada by three, bringing the total to nine.

Land

Petroglyph park near Cass City to use Native language

By Guest Contributor | March 10, 2023

The new signs use phrases in the Anishinabemowin language, show archaeological pictures from discovery of the petroglyphs and talk about the plants and animals that call the park home.

Solutions

Electric boats expected to make a splash in Michigan this year

By Guest Contributor | March 1, 2023

Given improvements in electric motors, boats can handle larger lakes, but the trend has other benefits as well.

Solutions

First-ever transit service hovercraft in North America plans to hit the water in summer 2023

By Guest Contributor | February 23, 2023

More modern versions have switched to a more conventional diesel engine, much quieter and much more fuel- efficient.

Solutions

Four electric buses will hit University of Michigan’s campus next summer

By Guest Contributor | February 22, 2023

Power is supplied to the electric motor very quickly which gives the electric bus high performance and rapid acceleration.

Solutions

New bikeshare in Ithaca, New York hops on community biking trend

By Guest Contributor | February 21, 2023

The Center for Community Transportation launched a new bikeshare service in November, Ithaca Bikeshare.

Recreation

Greenspace starts with grassroots

By Guest Contributor | February 17, 2023

People need access to nature, and they need access within reaching distance of their homes, whether it’s a walk or a bike because that helps with mental health and connection to community.

Recreation

Free library program increases access to Minnesota state parks

By Guest Contributor | February 14, 2023

The program offers free seven-day entry passes for state parks. The passes can be checked out from participating local libraries and eliminate the cost associated with entering state parks. 

Recreation

Outdoor equity heading in the right direction

By Guest Contributor | February 13, 2023

Cities like Detroit and Flint are moving to provide more recreation facilities available to the public.

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    By Sammy Schuck Most people may know that festivals attract people to Michigan communities. What most may not know is that festivals and events in the state are an annual $1 billion industry, according to Michigan Festivals and Events Association CEO Mike Szukhent. According to Szukhent, the lack of winter festivals last year “hit hard.” […]

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