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Energy

Wisconsin utility accused of manipulating records to recoup Michigan coal plant costs

By Andy Balaskovitz | August 17, 2016

An administrative law judge ruled that the subsidiary of Milwaukee-based WEC Energy Group was compensated nearly nine times more than the costs it actually incurred to maintain the Presque Isle plant.

Birds

Great Lakes forest birds mostly stable or increasing

By Josh Bender | August 15, 2016

But 25-year study by 700 birdwatchers in three national forests found that climate change restricts the range of some of them.

Podcasts

Solar-powered brewing

By admin | August 12, 2016

Brewery Vivant takes sustainability goals to the next level with renewable energy.

Nearshore

Want a Great Lakes lighthouse? Check out the government’s auction site

By Josh Bender | August 10, 2016

You can bid on four now.

Wildlife

These birds of a feather lost their feathers

By Eric Freedman | August 5, 2016

Scientists are puzzling over rare premature feather loss among common tern chicks at Gull Island in northern Lake Ontario.

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High school students become environmental filmmakers and scientists

By Guest Contributor | August 3, 2016

They investigate vernal pool ecology with the help of the Michigan Natural Features Inventory and report the process with a grant from Michigan State University’s Knight Center for Environmental Journalism.

Water

Tribal communities strive to protect water quality

By Kelly vanFrankenhuyzen | August 1, 2016

They raise awareness with water walks and flotillas of canoes.

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Hunt for virtual wildlife leads to real nature encounters

By Eamon Devlin | July 29, 2016

Recreation officials are using the virtual Pokemon Go monsters showing up in zoos and parks to promote interactions with nature and real wildlife.

Green Gavel

Recycling scam lands conspirator in the pokey

By Eric Freedman | July 28, 2016

He pleaded guilty to defrauding scrap metal brokers by charging them for recycling services that were never provided.

Water

Save water? Where’s the urgency?

By Gary Wilson | July 26, 2016

If the aspirational goal is achieved for Lake Erie by 2027, that means kids entering second grade next month will be entering college when it is achieved.

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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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