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Michigan farmers, looking to expand crop insurance and research funding, are pushing to see their needs recognized as the federal Farm Bill moves along on the congressional agenda.
“This would not be the first time that a Farm Bill was extended. It’s happened several times, but we need leadership to sit down to get the job done,” he said.
As cities continue to expand, the amount of unused rooftop space grows too.
Steven Peck, the founder and president of Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, said that flat roofs are wasted spaces. The organization is an association of the green roof and wall industry.
Mapping currents allows scientists to understand the path pollution takes and maximize the efficiency of boats and vessels.
More tools and resources are becoming available to teachers wanting to pursue environmental curriculum.
Fertilizer produced at local levels could reduce costs and carbon emissions related to transport.
Among the species that newly receive threatened status are the Eastern whip-poor-will, evening grosbeak, golden-winged warbler, Northern goshawk, spruce grouse and upland sandpiper.
More young people are taking interest in scuba diving and Great Lakes eco-dives are expected to become more popular in the coming years.
The organization holds an annual “challenge” for communities to measure their progress toward advancing sustainability.
The project will reduce energy costs by $2.7 million and cut carbon emissions by 93% over 25 years.
Most cemeteries are looking to provide green burial as an option, whether it’s immediately today or as part of their master plan.