Wildlife
New project conserves Ontario’s eight at-risk turtle species
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Some at-risk turtles in Ontario won’t have to look both ways before crossing the road to avoid getting hit in traffic.
Great Lakes
Great Lakes drownings rise during pandemic
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The COVID-19 pandemic indirectly caused more drownings in the Great Lakes, according to a study published in the journal Ocean and Coastal Management.
COVID-19
Despite the pandemic, zoos remain optimistic
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Michigan zoos say they aim to provide a safe and educational experience for individuals and families this year.
Agriculture
Farmworkers need information on pesticides, federal report says
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Michigan and other states need to collect more information about the enforcement of worker protection standards to protect farmworkers from pesticide exposure, according to a report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office, a nonpartisan investigatory arm of Congress.
Fish
Don’t panic over dead fish
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As lakes thaw this spring, you might spot dead fish, experts warn.
Energy
Smart meters, solar panels could improve energy reliability amid climate change
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Energy experts say Michigan can make its energy infrastructure more reliable against the effects of climate change by increasing the state’s energy storage capabilities and improving technologies that detect power outages.
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Pandemic, China trash-ban push recyclers to robots
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There is an emerging new worker that could make a career out of sorting recyclables: robots.
Parks
Free Indiana nature passports reward outdoor adventurers
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Indiana’s program was inspired by a similar successful passport program in Iowa.
Agriculture
Michigan food industries enthused about Biden “Buy American” order
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President Joe Biden’s recent “Buy American” executive order could provide future employment and economic growth for Michigan, food processors and agricultural industries, experts say.
breweries
Grants help keep breweries open and saves jobs, brewers say
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Last year was difficult for West Michigan breweries.