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Social media for anglers produces climate change data for researchers

By Jack Armstrong | March 8, 2023

Fishbrain is an app that allows users to post photos of their catches and log  the species and size of the fish they caught, the gear they used and the location, date and time of the catch. 

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Detroit group reduces waste and improves education by merging art and science 

By Genevieve Fox | March 7, 2023

The organization teaches kids at its brick and mortar building or travels to communities with a bus filled with recycled materials.

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Electric boats expected to make a splash in Michigan this year

By Guest Contributor | March 1, 2023

Given improvements in electric motors, boats can handle larger lakes, but the trend has other benefits as well.

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MiWaterNet monitors quality of northern Michigan streams

By Nicoline Bradford | February 27, 2023

This network provides valuable, real time data on a stream’s water quality, level and temperature. 

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First-ever transit service hovercraft in North America plans to hit the water in summer 2023

By Guest Contributor | February 23, 2023

More modern versions have switched to a more conventional diesel engine, much quieter and much more fuel- efficient.

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Four electric buses will hit University of Michigan’s campus next summer

By Guest Contributor | February 22, 2023

Power is supplied to the electric motor very quickly which gives the electric bus high performance and rapid acceleration.

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New bikeshare in Ithaca, New York hops on community biking trend

By Guest Contributor | February 21, 2023

The Center for Community Transportation launched a new bikeshare service in November, Ithaca Bikeshare.

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Woof, there it is: A spotted lanternfly!

By Genevieve Fox | February 8, 2023

These dogs continue to work on other invasive species detection prevention projects like sticky sage and oak wilt, a type of fungus.

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Can social media responsibly guide environmental decisions?

By Daniel Schoenherr | February 6, 2023

On Twitter recreation was the most popular topic of discussion, and that users cared more about pollution’s impact on public health than its impact on property values.

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Land O’Lakes helps push for sustainable farming

By Guest Contributor | January 26, 2023

Land O’Lakes says it’s prepared to help alleviate the risk of switching to more climate-smart practices that improve soil health.

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Environmental news of the Great Lakes region from the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism at Michigan State University.

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