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Pet poop: More than just a pedestrian problem

By Guest Contributor | May 31, 2016

Sure, finding it on the lawn’s a bummer. But no one wants it in their drinking water.

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The cost of recycling electronic waste

By Matt Mikus | May 27, 2016

Michigan laws are making it more difficult to recycle e-waste.

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MSU Entomologist talks Zika virus

By Guest Contributor | May 23, 2016

The probability of a Michigander obtaining Zika from a mosquito bite is pretty low.

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Birdwatching in Northern Michigan

By Matt Mikus | May 19, 2016

Petoskey News-Review’s Matt Mikus talks with Lisa Hoyt.

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The University of Michigan shows how “green” blue can be

By Guest Contributor | May 16, 2016

Kirk Heinze speaks with Graham Sustainability Institute Deputy Director and Chief of Staff Drew Horning about how the university became a sustainability leader.

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Study: EPA plan would spike Michigan electrical costs

By Guest Contributor | May 13, 2016

A new study has found Michigan will feel an economic squeeze if and when the EPA’s Clean Power Plan is implemented. Current State talks about the study’s findings with analyst Traci Taylor of East Lansing’s Anderson Economic Group.

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Baby Beluga in the Deep Blue…River?

By Guest Contributor | May 12, 2016

These whales aren’t only found in the sea.

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Farmer invents air conditioner powered cold storage units

By Ali Hussain | May 11, 2016

This farm hack saves small farmers thousands of dollars on cold storage equipment.

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DEQ director focuses on greater transparency and public engagement

By Guest Contributor | May 9, 2016

The new director talks about the Michigan DEQ’s plans moving forward.

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Revised energy bill would still harm Michigan ratepayers, advocates say

By Guest Contributor | May 8, 2016

Michigan Senate Republicans spent the past six months revising a comprehensive energy policy proposal that brought fierce opposition from interest groups over electric choice, renewable energy and energy efficiency.

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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.

Recent Articles

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