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Entomology researcher explains the dangers of murder hornets

By Brandon Chew | March 31, 2021

Accurate information about murder hornets must be provided to the public to limit their spread and protect native bee populations, an entomology researcher told the Michigan Beekeepers Association. 

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Echo reporters honored for journalism excellence

By Great Lakes Echo | March 26, 2021

Two Great Lakes Echo reporters were recently honored for excellence in journalism by the Michigan Press Association’s 2020 College Better Newspaper contest.

Energy

Smart meters, solar panels could improve energy reliability amid climate change

By Brandon Chew | March 22, 2021

Energy experts say Michigan can make its energy infrastructure more reliable against the effects of climate change by increasing the state’s energy storage capabilities and improving technologies that detect power outages. 

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Frank Kelley had a lasting impact on Michigan’s environment – and on me

By David Poulson | March 16, 2021

Longtime Michigan crusader earned his nickname.

Land

Farmworkers need more off-site housing, Michigan task force says

By Sophia Lada | March 15, 2021

As farmworkers from other states and countries come to work in Michigan, the need for safe and affordable off-farm housing options is becoming increasingly important, a recent task force report said.

airports

Small airports suffer big hits amidst pandemic

By Samuel Blatchford | March 12, 2021

Large airports in Michigan such as those in Detroit and Grand Rapids have seen a loss in revenue and passengers since the pandemic began. Small airports in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula are confronting those same problems, but the negative effects are bigger.

Catch of the Day

Deadly infectious disease causes concern for rabbit owners

By Kirsten Rintelmann | March 11, 2021

The rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus 2, or RHDV2, is highly contagious and almost always fatal. Although humans cannot contract the virus, it can still be spread through human-to-rabbit contact.

Agriculture

Higher prices, pandemic payments help Michigan farms stay afloat in 2020

By Elaine Mallon | March 10, 2021

In 2020, Chapter 12 farm bankruptcy filings fell by 7 percent.

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Fate of the Earth loses friend of the Earth

By David Poulson | March 9, 2021

University trustee supported public engagement with sustainability science and policy.

COVID-19

School nurses keep staff, students safe during the pandemic

By Kristia Postema  | March 3, 2021

Contact tracing often starts with school nurses, and its effectiveness relies heavily on their ability to communicate with staff and students and organize their findings.

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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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