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Michigan teachers see need for more computer courses

By Capital News Service | September 17, 2015

Despite seeing 248 new tech companies in the last year, Michigan struggles to promote computer science in school.

Energy

Energy policy debate is missing the point, advocates say

By Capital News Service | May 7, 2015

Michigan officials continue to debate on proposals for Michigan’s future energy policy, with goals for cheap, reliable energy.

Recreation

State and local partners plan statewide trail

By Capital News Service | May 5, 2015

The Iron Belle trail is a proposed 1,200-mile pathway starting in Detroit and ending in the western Upper Peninsula.

Recreation

Drones are everywhere – here’s why

By Capital News Service | May 1, 2015

Drones are increasingly a part of the environment as people increasingly find ways to use them for commercial and other applications. Government officials struggle with how to regulate them.

Water

Great Lakes state gets worst grade for water policy

By Capital News Service | April 30, 2015

Michigan ranked the lowest among Great Lakes scores on its most recent scorecard from the Alliance for Water Efficiency. It received a mere 3 points out of the possible 40 for water efficiency and policy.

Land

Detroit River cleanup brightens gateway to Michigan

By Capital News Service | April 30, 2015

Cleaning up Detroit and its river could be a key way to re-create and revitalize Michigan as a state, state officials say.

Energy

The Detroit Zoo’s million dollar manure

By Capital News Service | April 28, 2015

Zoo officials are proposing an anaerobic biodigester to turn animal waste into a bio gas that produces electricity.

Recreation

Young conservationists advise DNR on kids’ interests

By Elzabeth Ferguson | April 27, 2015

Applications for Michigan’s Youth Conservation Council are accepted until Thursday. Members help provide outdoor recreation while learning about Michigan’s natural resources.

Climate

Counties seek state plow hand-me-downs to battle winter weather

By Capital News Service | April 14, 2015

An Upper Peninsula lawmaker is reintroducing a bill to give counties an opportunity to get first bid on affordable plows that the Michigan Department of Transportation auctions.

Nearshore

Cannons from Chicken Bone Reef help solve Great Lakes mysteries

By Capital News Service | April 13, 2015

Research on six 19th-century British canons recovered from the Detroit River is giving new information about colonial-era militarization of the Great Lakes region.

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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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