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Current State

Permit request for St. Clair river pipelines raises alarm among environmentalists

By WKAR Current State | March 11, 2016

Environmentalists are raising alarms about a permit that would allow crude oil through a pair of 98 year old pipelines below the St. Clair River. Current State talks with attorney Liz Kirkwood from the group For Love of Water.

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Mona Hanna-Attisha: “Flipping the story” in Flint

By Guest Contributor | March 10, 2016

MSUToday’s Russ White speaks with Mona Hanna-Attisha.

Agriculture

For the birds: keeping coffee green

By David Fair & Barbara Lucas | March 7, 2016

Global coffee consumption is expected to rise 25 percent in five years, a growth with significant environmental implications.

Energy

U of M professor discusses cutting-edge energy storage research

By Greening of the Great Lakes | March 4, 2016

Kirk Heinze speaks with University of Michigan Professor Levi Thompson on his energy storage research.

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Flint River fights bad PR amidst water crisis

By Greening of the Great Lakes | March 3, 2016

Some have referred to the Flint River as “polluted” or “highly caustic,” but advocates for the watershed want to remind the public that the river is not the root of the crisis.

Current State

Flint Water Team leader details indiscretions, progress

By WKAR Current State | March 2, 2016

Current State talks with Dr. Marc Edwards, who was central in confirming a serious water problem in Flint and leads ongoing analysis that will determine when it’s safe to drink again.

Water

Water crises: Current State’s Great Lakes Month in Review

By WKAR Current State | February 28, 2016

Commentator Gary Wilson discusses February’s biggest environmental news stories.

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Backyard chickens: an egg-cellent hobby

By WKAR Current State | February 27, 2016

Current State talks with Corie Johnson, who answers all your questions about backyard chicken farming.

Water

Flint journalists update city’s water emergency

By WKAR Current State | February 24, 2016

Reporters from around the world have been writing about the Flint Water crisis. Current State hears what it’s like to be a Flint journalist covering it daily from the city from Flint Journal editor Bryn Mickle and reporter Ron Fonger.

Wildlife

Bug brains bring better repellants

By Ali Hussein | February 23, 2016

Elizabeth Bandason is looking inside insect brains for answers on how to diminish the use of toxic insecticides.

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About Great Lakes Echo

Environmental news of the Great Lakes region from the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism at Michigan State University.

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