Land
Edamame demand could spark production in Great Lakes region
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But this high-maintenance cousin in the soy family requires careful harvesting.
Climate
Scientists explore the mysterious inner space of the subnivium
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Their research could reveal how climate change impacts Great Lakes plants and animals.
Climate
Moonlight and satellite detect snow bright
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NASA satellite instrument detects Great Lakes lake effect snow.
Homepage Featured
Winter brings new opportunities for recreation in Michigan
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Animal body language, team building and water conservation are among the subjects examined by winter explorers.
Catch of the Day
Oil drilling permits issued in Michigan hit 89-year low
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Low prices mean drillers don’t have the cash to develop new wells.
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Cleaner water prompts environmental conflict
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A resurgence of wild rice in popular lakes near Toronto has sparked debate over conflicting recreational and cultural values.
endangered plants
Native prairie restoration fights invasive species and helps the endangered ones
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Even prairie remnants as small as potted plants on an apartment balcony can help butterflies migrate.
clean energy
State energy bill could increase costs for solar users
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Charging for the cost of moving solar power over the utility grid discourages investment. And advocates say such costs are offset by producing cheap power instead of using high-cost generators to meet peak demand.
Climate
Enzyme makes producing biofuels easier
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Fostering its production could help fight climate change by making it easier to produce alternatives to fossil fuels.
Areas of Concern
U.S., Canada battle St. Clair River’s polluted legacy
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Bacteria, industrial pollutants, mercury among the challenges.