Podcasts
Should meteorologists talk about climate change?
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Broadcast meteorologists are often celebrities in their coverage areas. Should they use their notoriety to spread knowledge about the climate?
Podcasts
Solar-powered brewing
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Brewery Vivant takes sustainability goals to the next level with renewable energy.
Podcasts
Healthy ravines for healthy watersheds
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The Great Lakes and the ravines that surround them share more than just a common geographic genealogy.
Homepage Featured
Anthology editor discusses art of being “Happy Anyway” in Flint
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It’s easy to write off Flint, Michigan, as a tragic city. But to do so simplifies its complexities and ignores its residents’ unique, hard-earned happiness.
Echo
Reclaiming the pecan’s roots for the Midwest
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Once called the “Illinois nut,” the pecan is now a pride of the south.
Podcasts
Field trip: everyone into the (vernal) pool
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Hear the Vernal Pool Patrol Project in action.
lakes/rivers/wetlands
Metal heads and body burdens: Lake Michigan turtles can’t get the lead out
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A recent study proves painted and snapping turtles accumulate heavy metals and advances the limited existing freshwater turtle research.
Water
Can the way you brush your teeth really save otters?
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There’s a lot of water in the Great Lakes. Why be frugal with it?
Fish
Wildlife researchers not so sure about drones
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Federal regulations, privacy concerns and health of the animals they track are all concerns.
Recreation
Here’s how to cook those coveted morels
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It’s morel season in Michigan. The hard to cultivate, but delicious fungi is highly sought after by chefs. While many saute the mushroom in butter, there are plenty of other ways to cook the woodland delicacy.