Fish
Wildlife researchers not so sure about drones
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Federal regulations, privacy concerns and health of the animals they track are all concerns.
Energy
Michigan frack report explores options
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The University of Michigan illuminates the unknowns of fracking in Michigan.
Recreation
Michigan Senate opposes EPA-funded student barbecue study
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The students’ goal was to develop technology that reduces air pollution and health hazards related to grills.
Land
More Michigan women turning to agriculture
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There are almost one million female farmers in the U.S., and Michigan alone saw a 17.6 percent increase in women in agriculture between 2007 and 2014.
Land
Retailers lose suit against Marathon Petroleum
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When the refinery bought neighboring homes to expand crude oil capacity, residents left and retailers lost them as customers, the suit claimed. They weren’t offered the same buyouts as the residents.
Wildlife
Great Lakes salmon face spawning season challenges
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A balance between weather and food supply is off-kilter — with fewer salmon as a consequence.
Wildlife
Michigan lawmakers mull tougher poaching penalties
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The bills would increase poaching penalties with a steep hike in restitution prices.
Land
Michigan ag exports to China skyrocket
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The dollar value of dairy product exports to China skyrocketed 688 percent while prepared fruit and vegetable exports rose almost four-fold.
Echo
Michigan teachers see need for more computer courses
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Despite seeing 248 new tech companies in the last year, Michigan struggles to promote computer science in school.
Recreation
New grants to promote snowmobiling in Michigan
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Michigan snowmobile trail expansion could boost local economy, but private land conflicts are likely to emerge.