Capital News Service
Waters rise, gas prices drop and boats boom in summer 2016
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It was a good summer for boating on the Great Lakes.
Current State
Permit request for St. Clair river pipelines raises alarm among environmentalists
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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.
Podcasts
Mona Hanna-Attisha: “Flipping the story” in Flint
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MSUToday’s Russ White speaks with Mona Hanna-Attisha.
Podcasts
Flint River fights bad PR amidst water crisis
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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
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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
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Commentator Gary Wilson discusses February’s biggest environmental news stories.
Water
Flint journalists update city’s water emergency
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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.
Water
Lessons learned from Flint applicable worldwide
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Kirk Heinze speaks with author of “The Big Thirst” about the Flint water crisis.
Water
More harm than help? Antibacterial hand soaps threaten fish
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Environmental harm by some antibacterial soaps may outweigh their benefits.
Energy
Mr. Great Lakes talks energy savings, funding for better habitats
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Mr. Great Lakes (Jeff Kart) reports from Bay City, Michigan’s Delta College Q-90.1 FM. Today, he discusses cost benefits from renewable energy standards, funding awarded to enhance wetland habitats and new energy efficiency standards that will lower utility bills big time. Text at Mr. Great Lakes.