Solutions
Four electric buses will hit University of Michigan’s campus next summer
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Power is supplied to the electric motor very quickly which gives the electric bus high performance and rapid acceleration.
Solutions
New bikeshare in Ithaca, New York hops on community biking trend
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The Center for Community Transportation launched a new bikeshare service in November, Ithaca Bikeshare.
Recreation
Greenspace starts with grassroots
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People need access to nature, and they need access within reaching distance of their homes, whether it’s a walk or a bike because that helps with mental health and connection to community.
Recreation
Greenspace starts with grassroots
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Improving green space equity means increasing the amount and accessibility of green spaces, especially in areas otherwise lacking them.
Recreation
Free library program increases access to Minnesota state parks
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The program offers free seven-day entry passes for state parks. The passes can be checked out from participating local libraries and eliminate the cost associated with entering state parks.
Recreation
Outdoor equity heading in the right direction
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Cities like Detroit and Flint are moving to provide more recreation facilities available to the public.
The Buzz
Egg prices suffer from bird flu
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The cost of eggs increased by over $1 in the final three months of 2022.
Echo
New book connects the environment with a love of dogs
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They’re drawn to it because of some personal connection to whether it be the neighborhood they grew up in, the forest they’ve walked in, the lakes [where] they’ve smoked salmon. So it’s a natural thing to tie environmental matters to personal experiences.
Echo
Woof, there it is: A spotted lanternfly!
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These dogs continue to work on other invasive species detection prevention projects like sticky sage and oak wilt, a type of fungus.
Echo
Oilseeds could help farmers and soil alike
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The lifecycle of microbes and plants creates a system that can filter and hold more water and nutrients, which provides a buffer against drought and unpredictable rain.