Waste
New proposal would add deposit to water bottles
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The proposal aims to expand the 40-year-old beverage deposit law to include noncarbonated drinks, with the exceptions of dairy and dairy substitute products.
Catch of the Day
Michigan producers get free export market analysis
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Reports are available for produce, dairy and alcoholic beverages, among others categories.
Land
Temporary seasonal workers face language, legal issues
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The increased number of foreign seasonal farm workers in Michigan means increased challenges for the workers, legally and economically.
Recreation
Looking for morels? Find a burn site
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Since morel mushrooms are usually found in former burn sites, the Michigan DNR created an online map of the state’s 2015 wildfires and prescribed burns to help hunters find the fungi easier.
Wildlife
Michigan DNR steps up chronic wasting monitoring
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The agency is increasing efforts to monitor deer for a fatal disease that interferes with their digestive abilities of deer, causing them to waste away.
Air
Environmentalists frustrated with perceived lack of plans for carbon emissions reductions
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The state has delayed plans to regulate carbon emissions from coal plants.
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.