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Online tool combats sales of invasives

By Angelica A. Morrison | November 7, 2016

A new web tool could prevent internet sales of aquatic invasive species.

Energy

Michigan independent power producers band to fight utility

By Andy Balaskovitz | November 3, 2016

Small energy companies are fighting Consumer Energy’s proposal to pay them less for their electricity.

Energy

Advocates face roadblocks while pursuing community solar in Detroit

By Andy Balaskovitz | November 1, 2016

The Michigan city is learning that developing community solar largely comes down to whether the local utility is willing to participate.

Podcasts

Erosion threatens Lake Michigan homes

By Susan Bence | October 31, 2016

Waterfront homeowners are struggling to keep their homes out of the lake.

Agriculture

Converting invasive plants to power plants

By Sam Corden | October 27, 2016

Removing the plants also removes excess nutrients that can be applied directly to crops as fertilizer.

Echo

For pet’s sake — avoid the algae

By Guest Contributor | October 18, 2016

Harmful toxins may lurk in that green water.

Urban

Photo essay: Building a big bridge with the environment in mind

By Chloe Kiple | October 14, 2016

The huge project entails big environmental changes, and its builders are being conscious of that.

Photo Friday

Photo Friday: Wakeboarding at Windmill Lake

By Becky Wildt | October 7, 2016

The park’s staff teach visitors about the area’s ecological values and how to interact with it sustainably.

Photo Friday

Photo Friday: St. Clair River

By Carin Tunney | September 30, 2016

The St. Clair River has a troubled history of pollution, but clean-up efforts have sought to improve that.

Echo

Keyed up about clean water

By Guest Contributor | September 6, 2016

Being smart about cleaning your car can keep the water clean, too.

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

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