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Watch out! Creepy kudzu coming?
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Kudzo is on the list of plants and animals that pose an immediate or potential threat to Michigan’s economy, environment or human health.
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More farm tourism brings more workplace hazards
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Agritourism business operators may have different strategies for addressing the labor shortage like offering hiring bonuses and higher wages.
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Recycling gets positive reviews as green groups press for more action
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The organization holds an annual “challenge” for communities to measure their progress toward advancing sustainability.
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Mileage-based road tax ideas could stall out over privacy concerns
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Other proposals that the state Department of Transportation and legislators are looking into include converting some highways into toll roads.
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More cemeteries offering green burials, recreational space
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Most cemeteries are looking to provide green burial as an option, whether it’s immediately today or as part of their master plan.
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More transit agencies add door-to-door services and ‘mobility wallets’
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People are happy to pay for such services, even if the cost is higher than a regular bus ride.
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Native plant projects help pollinators across state
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Funding these projects through grants is important because it increases native plant presence, which helps pollinators thrive.
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Highway reconstruction tries to repair historic mistakes
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It will spark new thinking about what can be done when a bridge or a freeway needs to be rebuilt.
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Polluter-pay laws could return under Democratic majority
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Strengthening the laws would be instrumental to us as we think about the future of this state and what is going to attract and retain people here.
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Measures taken to reduce Ontario toxic hotspots
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Measures have reduced the overall number of Areas of Concern in Canada by three, bringing the total to nine.