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Land

Chicago activists and artists color environmental justice

By Brianna M. Lane | February 23, 2021

The idea is to showcase a vision of transforming communities in a way that prioritizes employees, children and the planet’s well-being, organizers say.

Beaches

Scientists identify genetics of native beach grass to help protect dunes

By Meghan King | February 22, 2021

The seed grant could lead to large scale application across the Great Lakes

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New York warns residents of coyote encounters

By Marshall Lee Weimer | February 19, 2021

They are more common January through March, the breeding and pup-rearing season.

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Pennsylvania group to stop pet turtle invasion

By Hannah Brock | February 18, 2021

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles made them a popular pet choice. But when owners tire of them, they release them into the wild.

COVID-19

Michigan bus riders already familiar with mask mandate

By By Samuel Blatchford | February 17, 2021

COVID-19 safety protocols are different for each system.

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COVID-19 spurs visits to nature sanctuaries

By Kirsten Rintelmann | February 15, 2021

It offers a significant educational opportunity for land conservancies.

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Seeking connection and meaning under a Hunger Moon

By Brandon Chew | February 11, 2021

Upper Peninsula man explores intersection of spirituality and nature.

Echo

Michigan food hubs, food systems get grant opportunity

By Sophia Lada | February 10, 2021

The deadline for applying for grants of up to $100,000 to promote regional and value-added food systems is March 18.

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University gives St. Marys River clean, green boost

By Taylor Haelterman | February 9, 2021

High school and community groups will help implement a $250,000 project to prevent pollution from flowing into the river from a new water research center to be built on contaminated soils at Lake Superior State University.

Energy

Deja vu — former Michigan elected official leads national energy policy, again

By Eric Freedman | February 8, 2021

State electricity experts hope former Gov. Jennifer Granholm advances Michigan’s interest in improved transmssion, electric vehicles, wind and solar power.

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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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