Capital News Service
Electric cars fighting for fuel in Michigan
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Michigan is moving to better accommodate electric cars with upcoming pilot programs by DTE Energy and Consumers Energy.
Capital News Service
Campaign against plastic straws picks up speed
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Americans use lots and lots of plastic straws, and that’s bad for the environment.
Photo Friday
Whadayaknow: What is a round goby?
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In this video segment, random people answer questions experts believe environmentally literate individuals should know.
Capital News Service
Catch more trout–if you can!
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Angling for brook trout? Fourteen U.P. counties — Menominee is the sole exception — now have at least one stream where the daily bag limit for brook trout is five rather than 10.
Capital News Service
New invasive plant plan fights monarch nemesis
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State agencies and their partners are working to save the declining monarch butterfly, which is threatened by the black swallow-wort, an invasive vine that resembles the milkweed plants that monarchs need to eat.
Michigan
Hiking through Michigan’s Mason’s Tract
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Jim DuFresne recounts his hike through the scenic point-to-point trail near Grayling, Michigan.
Wildlife
Whadayaknow? : What is the largest fish in the Great Lakes?
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In this video segment, random people answer questions experts believe environmentally literate citizens should understand.
Echo
Calls for national cattle tracking system follow Michigan’s success
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Michigan is among the first states to track cattle with ear tags that emit radio signals, a system livestock officials say should be adopted nationwide to track disease outbreaks.
Catch of the Day
Local officials agree that Michigan tourism is on the rise
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Michigan tourism had an excellent 2017, and local travel and tourism bureaus are aiming for even higher revenues for 2018.
Capital News Service
Bike sharing finds a place in more Michigan cities
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Bike sharing is growing in popularity across the country, prompting Michigan communities to also look hard at creating such programs.