Capital News Service
Mighty 4-inch crayfish can be bold or shy
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Crayfish have personalities—and they can shape how well the critters can escape from their predators, such as largemouth bass.
Capital News Service
Fix little leaks, save big money
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Michigan’s energy waste reduction programs have saved customers nearly $1.1 billion in utility costs. Experts say that the state’s program is among the better ones in the Midwest, but lags national leaders.
Waste
Michigan communities get state money to collect scrap tires
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The round-up of scrap tires, known to be both fire and mosquito hazards, is the goal of almost $1 million in state grants awarded recently by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.
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Use app to be on the lookout for invaders threatening Michigan
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How do you know if what you’re looking at is an invasive species? There’s an app for that.
Birds
Conservationists toast comeback of the Kirtland’s warbler in Michigan
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Environmentalists are celebrating the return of the Kirtland’s warbler in Michigan’s Northern Lower Peninsula.
Capital News Service
European wine shortage might not affect price of Michigan wine
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Predictions are that wine prices will rise because of global problems facing the industry, with 2017 production at its lowest level in 60 years amid poor crops caused by bad weather and wildfires.
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Solar power changes cause critics to sizzle
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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
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Michigan is moving to better accommodate electric cars with upcoming pilot programs by DTE Energy and Consumers Energy.
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Campaign against plastic straws picks up speed
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Americans use lots and lots of plastic straws, and that’s bad for the environment.
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Honk, honk, ribbit, ribbit in protected wetlands
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A new study done in Ontario and Michigan finds that waterfowl aren’t the only beneficiaries of wetlands management projects and restoration–many other bird and frog species benefit too.