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You’ve probably seen the pictures of the Chinese smog problem, including shots from Shanghai or Beijing that show buildings disappearing in what appears to be a thick, brown, fog. There are a number of things that cause smog, but one of them is the increasing numbers of cars and that has implications for U. S. automakers like General Motors, which counts China as its biggest market.
Mr. Great Lakes (Jeff Kart) reports from Bay City, Michigan’s Delta College Q-90.1 FM.
Feb. 7, 2014 – Mr. Great Lakes (Jeff Kart) – The Environment Report, Q 90.1 FM by jeffkart
This week, Kart discusses a collegiate recycling tournament, research on the consumption of Asian carp and an “almost foolproof” barrier for carp. Text at Mr. Great Lakes
Mr. Great Lakes (Jeff Kart) reports from Bay City, Michigan’s Delta College Q-90.1 FM. Jan 24 2014 – The Environment Report – With Jeff Kart – Mr Great Lakes by jeffkart
This week, Kart discusses low water levels in the Great Lakes and a new nickname for Euclid Linear Park. Text at Mr. Great Lakes
At the end of each month, Current State check in with Great Lakes commentator and journalist Gary Wilson for updates on environmental stories from around the basin. For this Great Lakes Month in Review, Gary focuses on ice cover and Asian carp fatigue. Wilson last spoke with Current State after the Army Corps’ study on Asian carp in the Great Lakes was released. Wilson says that carp fatigue has set in, meaning that Asian carp reports are in the news so frequently that people tend to tune it out. Great Lakes Month in Review: Ice cover, Asian carp and Federal funding by Great Lakes Echo
Mr. Great Lakes (Jeff Kart) reports from Bay City, Michigan’s Delta College Q-90.1 FM.
Jan. 10, 2014 – Mr. Great Lakes (Jeff Kart) – Friday EDITION – Q-90.1 FM Delta College Public Radio by jeffkart
This week, Kart discusses a project to gather algae photos, Michigan’s Clean Energy Manufacturing Roadmap project and a study about Asian carp. Text at Mr. Great Lakes
A new conservative group is hoping to open up the conversation about renewable energy. The Michigan Conservative Energy Forum is working to increase the state’s investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy programs.
We talked to John Vucetich, a wildlife biologist and professor at Michigan Technological University, last month about Michigan’s first-ever wolf hunt, which begins today.
His answers are featured in our latest podcast.
Water attracted early settlers to Detroit and water fueled its growth. Now it’s an important asset to the city’s recovery.
The extremes of America’s culture of excess were on display this past weekend, with the madness of holiday shopping. But do people really need all that stuff? That’s the question some students at Michigan State University set out to answer. Earlier this year a group of them at the East Lansing campus decided to live a more minimal and sustainable lifestyle. They filmed the experience. The film and project, called Thrive With Less, started as a capstone for a documentary course.
Six of the top 10 trends of 2012 listed by the National Restaurant Association focus on locally sourcing food and sustainability. Michigan restaurants are following suit, using tasty dishes to remind residents of the state’s agricultural assets. Echo’s Emanuele Berry takes us farm to table.