CIGLR
Pipedream: Researchers hope to convert exhaust into fuel
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A research team is investigating how to convert carbon dioxide exhaust produced by the burning of fossil fuels into fuel.
Water
New Northwestern Michigan College two-year degree readies students for water technology jobs
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Until now, such a two-year water quality environmental technology degree was nonexistent.
Featured in Category
Wisconsin lighthouse added to the National Register of Historic Places
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As noted in the nomination, the lighthouse represents four areas of significance: its maritime history, architecture, engineering and transportation.
CIGLR
Study finds Great Lakes influence bird migration patterns
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Since seeking refuge on land leads to higher concentrations of birds on coastlines, the next impacted factor is birds’ health.
Catch of the Day
Melanoma cases higher in rural areas, study finds
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Research shows that rural residents have higher rates of breast, prostate, cervical and colorectal cancer, lower rates of preventative screening and higher death rates from those types of cancer than urban residents.
Echo
Wood products from urban sources a growing trend
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Getting lumber from urban sources is a growing alternative in Michigan and nationwide.
Biofuel
University of Wisconsin partnership converts manure to jet fuel while easing climate change
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The California based company refines biogases produced by landfills, food waste or manure from Wisconsin farms into fuel.
Homepage Featured
Federal funds aid efforts to plug orphan wells
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Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania have each received a $25 million grant from the federal government through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to plug orphan wells.
Adaptive Reuse
Cities of tomorrow are surprisingly old
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A new report by RentCafe documents the nationwide trend. So-called adaptive reuse apartments are more popular than new apartment developments from 2020-2021, the study says.
Energy
Study details impact of COVID-19 pandemic on energy bills
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Utilities and government agencies are cooperating in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and other Great Lakes states to ease the burden and risks of energy uncertainty for low-income households.