Energy
Clean energy can produce jobs, economic growth, study says
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The state’s energy policies adopted in 2008 have brought close to $3 billion in new investment.
Land
New apple storage containers extend life of apples
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The container uses low oxygen and elevated carbon dioxide levels to keep the apples from spoiling.
Wildlife
Animal shelter grants awarded
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The shelters will spend a majority of their grants on spay and neuter programs.
Wildlife
Buffs boost black swallowtail as best bet for state butterfly
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Michigan is one of just three states without an official insect or butterfly.
Land
Invasive species threaten Michigan forests
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Current efforts to contain the invaders include quarantining areas affected.
Echo
Fungal diseases threaten Great Lakes walnut, butternuts
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The fungus has wiped out about 90 percent of Michigan’s butternut trees.
Recreation
National Register adds Michigan’s Rice Bay, historic Ishpeming building
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The two sites were added because they are “associated with events that have made a significant contribution” to our history.
Wildlife
Some Native American tribes in Michigan battle fish farming proposal
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The tribes are citing the 1836 Treaty of Washington, which treaty grants Michigan tribes occupancy and access rights to the Great Lakes and their neighboring lands.
Recreation
Michigan gun sales booming as regulations increase
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Gun sellers are running into shortages at the distributor level as a result of recent gun regulations.
Echo
Owner can sue for emotional damages over shot dog
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A state investigator wounded the dog when executing a search warrant at the wrong house.