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It’s safe to say most of us take for granted that when we turn on our faucets, clean water comes out. But where does our drinking water come from? How clean is it? And how much responsibility do we, as individuals, have to ensure that our water stays clean?
As the tar sands industry continues to grow, a pressing issue is finding ways to transport the crude oil to midwest refineries. Some are hoping to ship tar sands across the Great Lakes, while others fear another disaster like the Kalamazoo spill.
Throughout the 20th century large investments of time and money were made to help restore big game populations across the U.S.
Many of these efforts were successful and continue today. But they may be short lived.
After a year filled with controversy, Michigan is holding it’s first wolf hunt in nearly 40 years.
Although this is Michigan’s first hunt, that’s not the case for other states in the upper Midwest.
Minnesota and Wisconsin are both heading into their second wolf hunt this year.
Every home football Saturday here in East Lansing, thousands of people flock to the Michigan State campus to take part in a sacred ritual: tailgating. But the pastime takes a toll. After the celebrating, landscaping personnel at MSU repair damage to grass and trees.
Reports,predictions and warnings of climate change are hard to avoid these days.
But just how are Americans processing all of this news and what do we really think about climate change and our environment?
The emerald ash borer has killed acres of ash trees across Michigan since 2002. However, research suggest the invasive beetle from Asia may have arrived in Michigan even earlier.
As climate changes and growing seasons are interrupted by drought and frost, trees become more vulnerable to insects and disease.
When people think of Michigan’s economy, they typically point to the State’s automobile industry or its agricultural sector. Often overlooked is one of Michigan’s greatest natural assets: water. A new report commissioned by the governor’s office focuses on accelerating Michigan’s water based or ‘Blue economy.’ The paper’s author, John Austin, is the Director of the Michigan Economic Center at Prima Civitas Foundation. Austin says that a ‘Blue Economy’ is similar to a ‘Green Economy.’ Michigan economic developers eye ‘Blue Economy’ by Great Lakes Echo
In 2008, the state legislature passed Michigan’s Renewable Portfolio Standard. The law requires that by the year 2015, utilities must generate at least 10 percent of their energy from renewable sources. As 2015 approaches, state officials are working to determine the next steps for Michigan’s energy policy.