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Packaging-free stores spread sustainable shopping
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Recently, eco-friendly living has led to a surge of low-waste stores rapidly popping up across the region.
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Michigan pet owners mistreating their animals may have to pay shelter costs
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People charged with neglecting and abusing animals would have to pay for the animals’ shelter expenses during their court proceedings, if recently introduced legislation becomes law.
Wildlife
Ecologist ponders fairness to wildlife and the thoughts of moose
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John Vucetich has studied wolves and moose for over 20 years on the pristine, isolated island in Lake Superior. He leads the island National Park’s wolf-moose project.
Transportation
Michigan pedestrian deaths rise, safety laws questioned
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Pedestrian safety in Michigan has taken a hit as fatalities skyrocketed by 17% in 2020, even though fewer drivers were on the road due to COVID-19 lockdowns.
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Great Lakes region WWII armory preserves Indigenous village
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Researchers are studying a long-vanished village near southern Lake Michigan that a World War II arsenal helped preserve.
Agriculture
‘Organic growth’ fuels record-breaking agritourism season, experts say
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Michigan farms that offer agricultural tourism opportunities have seen record-breaking attendance over the past two years.
Wildlife
Proposed eastern sandhill cranes hunt in breeding states stirs controversy
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Efforts by politicians to create a hunting season for eastern sandhill cranes in both Wisconsin and Michigan are stirring debates among hunters, farmers and birders.
Energy
New solar program might help Michigan K-12 schools curb energy cost
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The highest expense for schools behind faculty salaries is energy, prompting some districts in Michigan to eye solar savings.
Waste
Firefighters, environmental advocates push for safer foam
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Michigan has disposed of more than 50,000 gallons of potentially harmful firefighting foam since 2019. Firefighters and environmental advocates say that isn’t enough.