endangered species
Going wild, experts continue preservation of endangered species
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Wildlife experts are pushing stronger conservation and protection efforts for Michigan’s threatened and endangered species.
Agriculture
Michigan farms working to combat climate change
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Michigan farmers take measures to reduce their environmental impact.
Climate
Energy-intensive industries work toward smaller carbon footprint
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Industries such as steel, cement, chemical and automotive are working to become more energy-efficient by implementing the use of renewable resources, experts say.
Echo
Lighthouses plan to pursue restoration plans
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Despite financial challenges, Michigan lighthouse boosters are eager to move forward with restoration plans this year.
Land
Commentary: We need wild places in urban spaces
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Are pockets of untrimmed greenery in urban spaces also wild spaces?
Transportation
Groups work to stop Michigan pedestrian deaths by trains
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More than 10 pedestrians were fatally struck by trains in Michigan in the past three years.
Energy
Michigan lawmakers look at more solar panels for homeowners, businesses
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Solar rooftop programs have been growing in Michigan, but they’ve hit a cap on customer participation.
electric vehicles
State promotes more electric car charging stations in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
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The Upper Peninsula Energy Task Force is calling for Michigan to invest in more electric vehicle charging stations.
Wildlife
Changes in migratory bird patterns likely caused by climate change, study finds
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Migratory bird patterns are shifting as temperatures increase in North America, leaving birds to find new sources of food and adjust to the warmer climate, according to a new study
Echo
On course for a ‘phenomenal year’: Charter captains hope for boom in 2021
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As the COVID-19 pandemic has upended much business as usual in the last year, charter fishing ventures on the Great Lakes say they’ve experienced higher demand for their services and look to this summer with anticipation.