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Free swim lessons part of larger Michigan effort to reduce drownings

By Guest Contributor | June 19, 2023

A staggering 70 percent of children in Detroit have little to no swimming experience.

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Arrest made in Sleeping Bear Dunes vandalism case

By Eric Freedman | June 15, 2023

Man accused of misdemeanor faces up to six months in jail and a $5,000 fine if convicted.

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Nature can nurture: MSU gardens help heal students

By Guest Contributor | June 14, 2023

Visiting the Horticulture Gardens means stepping into a different world.

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Schools replace old-fashioned drinking fountains

By Guest Contributor | April 28, 2023

Because of the major impact of the Flint water crisis on Michigan, safe drinking water has become a public health, environmental and political priority.

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Watch out! Creepy kudzu coming?

By Guest Contributor | April 26, 2023

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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Great Lakes Environmental Film Festival showcases climate change

By Genevieve Fox | April 20, 2023

The event brings people together to see a vision of how we can better our environment

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More farm tourism brings more workplace hazards

By Guest Contributor | April 19, 2023

Agritourism business operators may have different strategies for addressing the labor shortage like offering hiring bonuses and higher wages.

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Mileage-based road tax ideas could stall out over privacy concerns

By Guest Contributor | April 13, 2023

Other proposals that the state Department of Transportation and legislators are looking into include converting some highways into toll roads.

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New book gets in the weeds with environmental ethics

By Jack Armstrong | April 11, 2023

They encourage contributors to address practical issues with real environmental or social implications, rather than tackling big general or theoretical questions about our relationship to nature.

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Light pollution is a migratory deathtrap

By Nicoline Bradford | April 5, 2023

The review found that the impact occurs at the local, regional and larger scales.

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Catch of the Day

  • Michigan Press Association honors Echo reporters

    Ten Great Lakes Echo reporters recently scored honors in the 2023 Michigan Press Association’s College Better Newspaper Contest.  “Our bench is deep, but it has to be to cover the world’s most important beat,” said Echo Editor David Poulson

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  • GUEST COMMENTARY: Speak up to stop the spotted lanternfly and other invaders

    By David Strayer If you’ve driven Michigan’s highways lately, you’ve probably seen the billboards: a big picture of a lanternfly, with the message, “See it. Squish it. Report it.” This is good advice, as far as it goes, but it should go further. The spotted lanternfly is a serious pest that is poised to cause […]

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Podcasts

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

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

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Climate Stories

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Experts say updating Michigan’s building code may be key for meeting climate goals. Here’s why.
Experts say updating Michigan’s building code may be key for meeting climate goals. Here’s why.
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Everything you need to know about Illinois’ $4,000 electric vehicle rebate
Everything you need to know about Illinois’ $4,000 electric vehicle rebate
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These 3 Detroit restaurants are tackling climate change in the kitchen
These 3 Detroit restaurants are tackling climate change in the kitchen
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How changing climate is impacting Michigan’s fall colors
How changing climate is impacting Michigan’s fall colors
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COVID-19

  • Communities welcome return of winter festivals

    By Sammy Schuck Most people may know that festivals attract people to Michigan communities. What most may not know is that festivals and events in the state are an annual $1 billion industry, according to Michigan Festivals and Events Association CEO Mike Szukhent. According to Szukhent, the lack of winter festivals last year “hit hard.” […]

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