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Capital News Service

Capital News Service

Capital News Service is a wire service at Michigan State University covering state government - issues and personalities.

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Michigan bio-industry seeks federal, state boost

By Capital News Service | March 28, 2012

Bio-based industry would get a better chance to prosper under a proposal to expand throughout Michigan in ways that would grow agriculture and reduce dependence on oil, according to an industry group.

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Michigan farmers eye exports to Colombia

By Capital News Service | March 26, 2012

Colombia could be the next big market for Michigan agricultural products. Representatives are looking to capitalize on recent free trade agreements and to open new markets for state-grown products.

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Some honeybee deaths may be preventable, experts say

By Capital News Service | March 23, 2012

Insecticides used on corn and soybeans are linked to honeybee colony deaths. But there may be other factors to blame.

Land

Turning to plants for mental, physical health

By Capital News Service | March 22, 2012

It’s hard to turn on the television or read a magazine without seeing pill ads that claim cures for everything from sleeplessness to restless legs. But a growing number of Michiganders are choosing plants over pills to improve their health.

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New trade group predicts Michigan boom in new energy

By Capital News Service | March 6, 2012

Global, national and state-level demand for advanced energy storage and more biomass, solar and wind power will grow significantly by 2015, according to the Energy Innovation Business Council in Michigan.

Climate

Mild winter saves money but only for some Michigan counties

By Capital News Service | March 1, 2012

It’s been a weird winter for Michiganders used to a lot of snow, ice and cold.

The mild winter has been a money-saver for some and business as usual for others.

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Michigan farm program that mitigates environmental impacts may expand

By Capital News Service | February 28, 2012

The Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program is a voluntary program to make farms economically and environmentally sustainable. And may expand.

Climate

Mild winter helps Upper Peninsula deer find food, avoid predators

By Capital News Service | February 21, 2012

Michigan’s mild winter could mean more deer in the Upper Peninsula this year. Experts say unusually warm weather could make more food sources available.

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Michigan officials try to stop pharmaceuticals from getting into water

By Capital News Service | February 16, 2012

Communities often struggle finding ways to dispose of household drugs. Michigan officials are funding community programs in an effort to keep the drugs out of water sources.

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Report links Michigan deaths to coal-fired plants

By Capital News Service | February 14, 2012

Coal-fired power plants in seven Michigan counties have been linked to hundreds of premature deaths in the state. But utilities warn that new federal regulations will lead to plant shutdowns and increased customer costs.

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About Great Lakes Echo

Environmental news of the Great Lakes region from the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism at Michigan State University.

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