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Pharmaceutical pollution takes toll on crayfish and other species
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An over-the-counter pain medication could be responsible for reduced numbers of crayfish in a Michigan lake.
Echo
Indiana motel manager faces prison for DOOM
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A motel manager used an unregistered pesticide to treat bed bugs and is expected to plead guilty to violating the Federal Insecticide Act
Human health
Wildlife getting sicker; people the culprit
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Many rising wildlife diseases are traced to human activities. That has implications for both wildlife and people.
Art
Shopping and cooking guide links past and present of Detroit’s Eastern Market
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An on-the-ground look at Eastern Market evokes the spirit and memories of one of brightest Detroit’s gems.
Fish
Increasing levels of flame retardants in smallmouth bass threaten Lake Erie fish consumers
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The invasion of round goby in Lake Erie has created a link in the food chain that allows hazardous flame retardants to bioaccumulate in smallmouth bass.
Current State
Flint Water Team leader details indiscretions, progress
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Current State talks with Dr. Marc Edwards, who was central in confirming a serious water problem in Flint and leads ongoing analysis that will determine when it’s safe to drink again.
Water
Flint water recalls Michigan’s botched response to PBB disaster
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Ken Winter relates the crisis to the PBB disaster that occurred 40 years ago.
Echo
The Green Room: Breastmilk–nature’s most perfect food?
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Using breast milk could be more environmentally friendly, but for some mothers, it isn’t so easy to come by.
Land
Food Fix: Ethical eating
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This new Food Fix podcast tackles food and philosophy, a theme in Paul Thompson’s latest book: From Field to Fork.
Recreation
Author interviews Lake Michigan
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Wisconsin native Pen Augustin explains her communication with Lake Michigan and its surroundings in her book, “Waves of Light: Messages From Nature To Heal Our Planet.”