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Energy

Michigan frack report explores options

By Courtney Bourgoin | November 18, 2015

The University of Michigan illuminates the unknowns of fracking in Michigan.

Recreation

Michigan Senate opposes EPA-funded student barbecue study

By Morgan Linn | November 10, 2015

The students’ goal was to develop technology that reduces air pollution and health hazards related to grills.

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Land

Deadline looms to remove private camps from Ottawa National Forest

By Eric Freedman | November 10, 2015

More than 100 long-time leaseholders are seeking an extension of their right to keep hunting and vacation camps in the Ottawa National Forest.

Wildlife

Trophy buck costs Ohio resident almost $28,000 in restitution

By Courtney Bourgoin | October 13, 2015

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that Arlie Risner owes the state almost $28,000 in restitution after illegally killing a 20-point white-tailed buck.

Land

Criminal probes of Southwest Michigan farm fraud continue

By Eric Freedman | October 13, 2015

A Southwest Michigan farmer was sentenced to prison after cheating the federal government out of almost $525,000 through fraudulent crop insurance claims and misuse of marketing assistance loans.

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Recreation

Grants boost hunter access in Michigan’s northern Lower Peninsula

By Capital News Service | October 8, 2015

An expanded Michigan land-access initiative will open more private land to hunters in the northern Lower Peninsula.

Wildlife
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Michigan lawmakers mull tougher poaching penalties

By Brooke Kansier | September 30, 2015

The bills would increase poaching penalties with a steep hike in restitution prices.

Land

Land cap not a problem for Michigan DNR

By Stephanie Hernandez McGavin | September 29, 2015

The Michigan DNR reports no negative outcomes from its initial cap on state land ownership.

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Land

Michigan’s ‘Pine King’

By Kevin Duffy | August 26, 2015

Author Mike Nagel chronicles the business and philanthropic acumen of Michigan’s ‘Pine King’ in his new book.

Energy
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Michigan task force calls for heavy oil ban in Straits of Mackinac pipelines

By WKAR Current State | August 5, 2015

Environmental groups are calling on Michigan to pay attention to the Enbridge pipeline system beneath the Straits of Mackinac.

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  • Michigan Press Association honors Echo reporters

    Ten Great Lakes Echo reporters recently scored honors in the 2023 Michigan Press Association’s College Better Newspaper Contest.  “Our bench is deep, but it has to be to cover the world’s most important beat,” said Echo Editor David Poulson

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Commentary

  • GUEST COMMENTARY: Speak up to stop the spotted lanternfly and other invaders

    By David Strayer If you’ve driven Michigan’s highways lately, you’ve probably seen the billboards: a big picture of a lanternfly, with the message, “See it. Squish it. Report it.” This is good advice, as far as it goes, but it should go further. The spotted lanternfly is a serious pest that is poised to cause […]

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Podcasts

  • Four electric buses will hit University of Michigan’s campus next summer

    Power is supplied to the electric motor very quickly which gives the electric bus high performance and rapid acceleration.

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Climate Stories

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Experts say updating Michigan’s building code may be key for meeting climate goals. Here’s why.
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How changing climate is impacting Michigan’s fall colors
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COVID-19

  • Communities welcome return of winter festivals

    By Sammy Schuck Most people may know that festivals attract people to Michigan communities. What most may not know is that festivals and events in the state are an annual $1 billion industry, according to Michigan Festivals and Events Association CEO Mike Szukhent. According to Szukhent, the lack of winter festivals last year “hit hard.” […]

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