Agriculture
Community gardens help Michigan adapt to climate change
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In the western Upper Peninsula, climate change is hurting local food sources.
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Michigan farmers markets look to add local distillery samplings
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Sunday morning strolls to the farmers market could include a few stumbles home if distillers are given permits to sell at them.
Water
Can a bottled water royalty help preserve the Great Lakes?
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Michigan residents would pay 3 to 6 cents more for a bottle of water under a plan to sustain Great Lakes water improvements.
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Packaging-free stores spread sustainable shopping
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Recently, eco-friendly living has led to a surge of low-waste stores rapidly popping up across the region.
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Michigan pet owners mistreating their animals may have to pay shelter costs
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People charged with neglecting and abusing animals would have to pay for the animals’ shelter expenses during their court proceedings, if recently introduced legislation becomes law.
Wildlife
Ecologist ponders fairness to wildlife and the thoughts of moose
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John Vucetich has studied wolves and moose for over 20 years on the pristine, isolated island in Lake Superior. He leads the island National Park’s wolf-moose project.
Transportation
Michigan pedestrian deaths rise, safety laws questioned
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Pedestrian safety in Michigan has taken a hit as fatalities skyrocketed by 17% in 2020, even though fewer drivers were on the road due to COVID-19 lockdowns.
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Great Lakes region WWII armory preserves Indigenous village
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Researchers are studying a long-vanished village near southern Lake Michigan that a World War II arsenal helped preserve.
Agriculture
‘Organic growth’ fuels record-breaking agritourism season, experts say
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Michigan farms that offer agricultural tourism opportunities have seen record-breaking attendance over the past two years.