Environment Report
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Trying to Fix the Problems at Palisades
The Palisades Nuclear Power Plant has been shut down for more than a week. Workers are trying to figure out how slightly radioactive water got into Lake Michigan. We’ll get an update on what’s happening.
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Kalamazoo Residents Struggle with EPA Over "Mount PCB"
In Kalamazoo, people are trying to get rid of a toxic waste site. There’s decades worth of waste from the paper mill industry. Why residents are getting ready to fight the federal government over the waste pile.
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Are people in Ironwood really afraid of wolves? (Part 2)
We’ll visit the town of Ironwood in the Upper Peninsula. State Senator Tom Casperson says that people in Ironwood are living in fear of wolves. We’ll check out Casperson’s claim.
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Upper Peninsula Residents Weigh in on Wolf Hunt (Part 1)
The state Natural Resources Commission is expected to vote this week on whether to authorize a wolf hunt. Steve Carmody went to the U.P,, to talk with people who live near wolves, about the proposed hunt. We bring you a special two-part series on this week’s Environment Report.
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State Land Cap to Be Lifted? & Piping Plovers Affected...
State lawmakers put a limit on how much land the state can own. But if the Department of Natural Resources has a plan for how to manage that land. And if the Legislature likes it… they’ll let the state buy more land.
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Detroit Ninth-Graders Survey Biodiversity on Belle Isle
We’ll tag along with ninth graders from Detroit on a survey of the plant and animal life on Belle Isle.
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Trying to Prepare for Future Storms & Surfing the Great...
Spring has taken its time getting here… but people who surf the Great Lakes don’t mind. We’ll hear why some surfers think this season was one of the best ever on the Lakes.
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No Babies for Isle Royale Wolves
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More Money for the Great Lakes? & Steelhead in the Red...
For the first time in decades, you’ll be able to fish in a part of the Red Cedar River that has been off-limits. State officials added 3,000 steelhead to the river this week on Michigan State University’s campus. We’ll hear why this part of the river’s been reopened.
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Lake Huron's Native Fish Make a Comeback
Finally… there might be some GOOD news about the Great Lakes.Lake Huron has been turned upside down by invasive species.But now, several kinds of native fish appear to be doing quite well.We’ll hear how scientists are trying to figure out what’s going on.
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Michigan Winemakers Experiment to Find Best Grapes for...
Michigan wine grape growers had a great year last year. But there’s no guarantee the weather will cooperate every year. Winemakers are exploring a variety of options to get the best out of their grapes in our region’s climate.
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Are the safety problems at Palisades getting any better...
Top federal regulators visit Michigan’s oldest nuclear power plant. This week Nuclear Regulatory Commissioner William Magwood came to South Haven to tour the Palisades nuclear power plant in nearby Covert Township.
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Chefs Experiment with Asian Carp
800x600 Some people are trying to develop markets for Asian carp.But first… you’ve got to get Americans to eat it. Chefs in Traverse City take Asian carp for a test drive.
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Trouble with Low Water Levels
800x600 We’re a couple days away from the opening of the main shipping season on the Great Lakes. But record low water levels on Lakes Michigan and Huron have made things challenging for the industry.
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Finding a New Use for Waste from the Lumbering Era
The lumbering boom in Michigan left a lot of waste behind. After sawmills made planks from logs, they dumped the waste wood in lakes. We'll hear about a partnership between a scientist and an artist, who's found a use for some of that old wood.
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Drinking Water After the Kalamazoo River Oil Spill &...
800x600 It’s been two and a half years since the massive oil spill in the Kalamazoo River. State officials say drinking water wells in the area are not contaminated by oil-related chemicals.But some residents are not satisfied. Questions after the spill...
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Michigan Biodigester Turns Food Waste Into Energy
Biodigesters use bacteria to turn waste into methane… and that methane is burned to create electricity. Usually they run on manure. But… at the Fremont biodigester… they’re converting food waste like chocolate covered cherries. Lindsey Smith takes us to the digester.
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Biodiversity Bill Passes Michigan Senate & State Land...
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Lead Poisoning in Detroit Children Drops 70 Percent
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How the sequester might affect clean-up projects in the...
I'm not sure if you've noticed, but folks in Washington aren't exactly getting along these days. They couldn't agree on how to cut the deficit, and now we're facing automatic – across the board spending cuts from the federal government. The cuts are scheduled to start tomorrow. $85 billion will have to be stripped out of the federal budget this year alone. Andy Buchsbaum heads up the National Wildlife Federation's Great Lakes office, and he talked with us about what these cuts might mean for...
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Warbler Recovery & Early Hummingbirds
Experts are finding the ruby-throated hummingbird is making the trip north in the spring earlier than ever. We’ll hear why the early migration could lead to some trouble for the little bird.
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Flying Robots and Liquid Lightbulbs: the Clean Energy...
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Holland Leaders Still Confident About Battery...
The federal government audit finds the advanced battery company LG Chem likely wasted more than a million dollars in grant money. But leaders in Holland are still hopeful their community will become a hub for advanced battery manufacturing.
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Grand Rapids Moves Toward Renewable Goal
The mayor of Grand Rapids wants the city to get all of the electricity for its operations from renewable sources by the year 2020. We'll check in to see how they’re doing.
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Gov. Snyder Seeks Big Changes to Michigan Hunting,...
800x600 If you hunt and fish in Michigan, you might have to pay more for some of your licenses in the future.Governor Rick Snyder has proposed big changes to the hunting and fishing license system. We’ll hear what the governor has in mind.
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Bill Seeks to Limit DNR's Ability to Manage Biodiversity
A new bill could make some big changes to the way the state manages land. Senator Tom Casperson is the bill’s sponsor. We’ll hear why the Senator wants to limit the state’s ability to set aside land for biodiversity.
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Record Low Water Levels in Lakes Michigan-Huron Spark...
Water levels in the Great Lakes are so low that Governor Rick Snyder is calling for emergency dredging. Some lawmakers want to use money from a trust fund that’s used to preserve land. But some conservationists don’t like that idea.
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Tracking the Flu with Twitter
800x600 Health officials track the flu every year, but scientists are also using Twitter to monitor flu cases.We’ll hear how they do it – and why.
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Forums on Michigan's Energy Future
When Governor Rick Snyder gave hisSpecial Message on Energy and the Environment last fall, he said he wanted to hold forums around the state to talk about energy. We'll hear why the state is on a fact-finding mission.
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Study Finds Triclosan in Freshwater Lakes
When you use anti-bacterial soap, there’s a good chance there’s an ingredient called triclosan in it. A new study finds triclosan is showing up in freshwater lakes, including Lake Superior. We’ll hear what researchers know about the chemical and why they have some concerns about it going down your drain.
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Climate Change Projections for the Midwest
There’s a new report out from the federal government, called the National Climate Assessment. We’ll hear from an author of the chapter on the Midwest... about what the future could hold for our region.
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Fracking Fluids on Michigan Roads & Sturgeon Season
A group that wants to ban hydraulic fracturing says the state didn’t follow its own rules when it allowed fluids from fracked wells to be spread on roads. We’ll hear from the state about this practice – that has now been discontinued.
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The Future of "Green" Cars
We’ll visit the North American International Auto Show and hear how automakers are working to meet tough new fuel economy standards.
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Great Lakes Futures Project
A new project is setting out to predict the future of the Great Lakes... and what we might want the region to look like. It’s a collaboration between researchers, policymakers, industry and environmental groups. The project puts younger people – grad students - in charge.
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Wind Tax Credits & More Uses for Treated Sewage
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2012: One Hot Year
It looks like 2012 will go on the books as the warmest year in the U.S. in recorded history. We'll talk with the state climatologist about our changing climate in the Great Lakes region.
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Fish Farming in Detroit
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Mapping Threats to the Great Lakes
A research team has spent three years mapping out the many threats to the Great Lakes. 34 different threats, to be exact. You can look at their map of the lakes and see which lakes are more stressed than others. We’ll hear what’s being done to relieve some of that stress.
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Palisades: The Year in Review
The Palisades nuclear power plant has had some significant challenges recently. Federal regulators say the company has fixed some big issues... and they’ve upgraded the plant’s safety rating. Michigan Radio’s Lindsey Smith updates us on the regulators’ plan to keep a close eye on the plant.
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Invader Watchlist & Highway Work Unearths Native...
Earlier this year, a road crew discovered human bones while they were working on a stretch of highway. A forensic team recently identified the bones as Native American remains. We’ll hear how the state of Michigan works with tribes to return the remains for reburial... and how state archaeologists try to avoid disturbing burial sites in the first place.
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Orvana Resources Submits Final Permit for Copperwood Mine
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Michigan Lawmakers Move Closer to Allowing Wolf Hunting...
The Michigan legislature is moving closer to making the gray wolf a game species. A hunting season could follow. But there’s debate about what effect a hunt would have on the wolf population. We'll hear what has to happen before a wolf hunting season can be established.
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Gov. Snyder Gives Energy, Environment Address
800x600 Michigan Governor Rick Snyder gave a special address on energy and the environment yesterday. The governor covered a lot of ground. We’ll hear about his push for more renewable energy and more drilling for natural gas.
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Enbridge's Pipeline Project & Michigan Parks Report
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Ontario Nuclear Plant Operator Proposes Underground...
A company that owns nuclear power plants in Canada wants to build a deep underground facility to store lower level nuclear waste. It would be about a half mile from the shore of Lake Huron. The company says it has done extensive studies to show it would be safe. But it’s controversial.
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Study Finds Associations Between Flame Retardant...
800x600 Flame retardant chemicals are added to all kinds of consumer products – our couches, the padding underneath the carpet, and electronics. Hundreds of studies have linked the chemicals to health problems... and now studies in humans are coming out.We’ll hear about ways to reduce exposure.
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Tribes Oppose Wolf Hunt in Michigan
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Proposal 3 Defeated & Record Low Water Level Prediction
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A Wolf Hunting Season in Michigan?
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How Would We Meet Proposal 3? (Part 2)
800x600 Proposal 3 would require utilities to get 25-percent of their electricity sales from renewable sources by the year 2025. The campaigns for and against the proposal are debating how we would meet that goal. The second part of our two-part series on Proposal 3.
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Proposal 3: What it Might Cost
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Michigan Lawmakers Oppose United Nation's Agenda 21
Republican state lawmakers have made a number of changes to land use in Michigan.Some of the lawmakers say they’re striking back against a United Nations report called Agenda 21. They say it threatens private property rights.
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Great Lakes a Campaign Issue in Michigan's 1st...
Republican Dan Benishek and Democrat Gary McDowell are vying for Michigan’s northernmost Congressional seat. Benishek wants Michigan to set more of its own rules for the Great Lakes. But McDowell thinks leaving things to the states could hurt the Lakes. The close race for Michigan’s 1st Congressional district.
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Great Lakes Futures Project & Extreme Weather
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Team Resumes Search for Oldest Shipwreck in the Great...
800x600 We’ll ride along with a dive team that believes they’ve found the oldest shipwreck in the Great Lakes.It’s a French ship that disappeared in 1679... with a mythical animal carved on the stern: half lion and half eagle.
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Rio Tinto Signs Agreement to Pay for Independent...
The Eagle Mine near Marquette has been controversial. The company just agreed to pay for independent testing of the mine by a non-profit group. We’ll hear why the company agreed to more monitoring.
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NRC Releases Preliminary Results of Palisades Control...
The federal agency that regulates nuclear power plants released more information about a leak over the summer at the Palisades plant near South Haven. The plant has one of the worst safety ratings in the U.S. after a number of problems last year. We’ll hear about the preliminary results of the regulators’ inspection into that leak.
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New leak at Palisades & Senate Bill Restricts DNR
There's a new water leak at the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant... and the state Department of Natural Resources can set aside land to make sure biodiversity is preserved. But new legislation seeks to limit that authority.
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Enbridge takes Michigan landowners to court
Enbridge Energy is replacing one of its pipelines that runs through lower Michigan. They’re replacing Line 6B. It’s the same pipeline that broke in Marshall two years ago.Enbridge says many people who own land along the pipeline route have signed contracts with Enbridge to let the company use more of their land. But Enbridge is taking people who refuse to sign contracts to court.
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The Trouble with LUSTS
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Avoiding Fish Kill & Climate Change and Plant Zones
When you're deciding what trees and shrubs to plant in your yard, you might consult the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. We'll hear from a researcher who says even though the USDA just updated that map, climate change is already making the map out of date. We'll also hear from the state climatologist and an MSU horticultural expert to get advice on what to keep in mind when you're choosing trees for your yard.
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Asian Carp & the Great Lakes: Investing in Asian Carp...
Venture capitalists and fishermen want to make money by selling Asian carp to China. We’ll hear why some critics say markets for carp are not as promising as they seem.
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What if Asian Carp Make a Home Here? (Part 4)
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Asian Carp & the Great Lakes: Other Pathways for Asian...
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Industries Worry about Basin Separation (Part 2)
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Asian Carp & the Great Lakes: Separating the Basins...
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Palisades Open House & Bill McKibben
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Lawmakers Propose Changes to Michigan Land Preservation
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Gas-to-Oil Pipeline and Carp DNA Discovery
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Life in Delray
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Landowners suing Enbridge & Charcoal grill vs. gas
Enbridge Energy plans to build a bigger oil pipeline across the state. The company says, not only will it be bigger and move more oil. They say it will also be safer than the line that broke in 2010.The Michigan Public Service Commission approved the first phase of the project last May, but some landowners have sued. They say they weren’t properly notified that the construction work could force them to give up more land. And that Enbridge could remove more trees.And... 800x600 Normal 0 false...
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The Pine Marten Mystery
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Lamprey Dam & Real Time Farms
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Palisades Nuclear Plant Shuts Down
The Palisades Nuclear Power Plant near South Haven has been shut down again. This is the second time this summerEntergy Corporation has had to shut down the plantfor repairs. We'll get an update from Michigan Radio's Lindsey Smith.
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Critical Sand Dunes & West Nile Update
There haven’t been a lot of mosquitoes around this summer. Except for the kinds of mosquitoes that carry West Nile virus.
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On the Hunt for Asian Carp in Lake Erie
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Some Northern Michigan Farmers Hedge Bets on Wine Grapes
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Cleaning up a pollution puzzle in Ann Arbor
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Wind potential & taking stock of state land
Scientists are analyzing new data that’ll determine whether offshore wind farms are viable in Lake Michigan and the data is more detailed than any available from the Great Lakes so far.A floating eight-ton research buoy is collecting the data. There are only three such vessels in the world and this is the first one launched in the United States.
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Coping with a historically low crop in the Cherry Capital
Earlier this month most of the counties in Michigan were designated disaster areas for agriculture. Michigan is the largest producer of tart cherries in the nation and this year, the state lost 90 percent of its crop.Ben LaCross is one of the many farmers who is trying to cope in what is known to be the Cherry Capital of the world. He manages 750 acres of cherries in Leelanau County, just outside Traverse City.While walking through his cherry orchard next to his family’s home he points out...
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Dry Summer Stressing Trees & The Lure of Up North
The hot, dry weather we've been having is hitting home. Some Michigan cities are asking residents to water street trees. We'll hear what you can do on your own property. And... a lot of Michiganders have an emotional connection to the idea of "up north." Kyle Norris explores why northern Michigan has such a strong hold on so many of us.
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The Urban Tree Hunter
Scientists need data... and somebody has to go out and get it. We’ll meet a guy who walks around gathering data on every tree on city property in Detroit. We’ll hear why he’s doing this enormous task.
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Changing Brake Pads for Salmon & Duck Population Boom
There’s copper in the brake pads in our cars. It turns out that copper wears off when we drive and gets into rivers. And that’s bad for salmon. Two states have banned copper in brake pads.
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Green Spaces & The City Dark
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A New Investigation into Palisades Nuclear Power Plant
The Palisades Nuclear Power Plant near South Haven has one of the worst safety records in the country. It’s been shut down to repair a leaky water tank. A group of special federal investigators has just launched an investigation into that leaking tank.It turns out the company that runs the plant knew the leak was happening for more than a year.
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Enbridge's Pipeline Plans
Enbridge Energy wants to replace one of its pipelines to carry more tar sands oil. The federal government is examining whether that kind of oil could damage pipelines. Some critics say it’s too early for a new pipeline to be built, and they want to wait for the results of that study. We’ll hear why Enbridge says it doesn’t treat tar sands oil any differently from regular crude.
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Renewable Energy Standard & Bee Palooza
The Michigan Energy, Michigan Jobs coalition wants to increase the state’s renewable energy standard to 25 percent by 2025. That would mean that a quarter of all the energy used in Michigan would come from renewable sources like the wind and sun. The coalition is trying to collect enough signatures to put the issue before voters in November. We'll hear why some groups are opposed to this idea.And... bee experts hosted the first-ever Bee Palooza on Michigan State University's campus this past...
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Stopping Migratory Bird-Tower Collisions
Migratory birds can get confused at night by the lights on communications towers... and often they can be killed. We’ll hear about the solution that scientists, industry and government came up with.
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Blacklegged Tick Boom & Ladies Trash Collection
The tick population is booming along the west Michigan shoreline. We'll hear why and what you can do. And we'll tag along with three women who spend their free time picking up garbage. And, no, they're not doing community service - they're just on a mission to put trash in its place.
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Palisades Nuclear Plant Shuts Down to Fix Water Leak
The Palisades nuclear power plant in South Haven has shut down to fix a water leak. The federal government says the water leak is not a major problem. But the plant has one of the worst safety ratings in the country... so regulators are keeping a close eye on it.
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Tar Sands Oil Contact Report & Supermileage Competition
College engineering students come to Michigan each year to race cars they build. The cars are designed to get hundreds or thousands of miles to the gallon. It's the Super-mileage Competition.
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Paying to Hunt for Moose Bones on Isle Royale
The Isle Royale wolf-moose study relies on people who volunteer to hike off trail in the wilderness. They brave biting bugs and wild weather to find moose bones. We’ll hear why researchers count on these citizen scientists.
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The Wolves and Moose of Isle Royale (Part 1)
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Flame Retardant Chemical Detected in Food
We'll hear about a study out today that finds a flame retardant chemical that's used in insulation and electrical equipment is showing up in food... and we’ll hear why it’s not clear what the human health implications might be.
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Spruce Tree Mystery & Beach Grooming
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Salmon Stocking Debate & Smart Thermostats
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New Renewable Energy Standard for Michigan?
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Neighbors feel pressured by Enbridge's new pipeline plans
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Michigan Retailers Import Cherries to Meet Demand
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The DEQ on Fracking
We’ll talk with a spokesperson for the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality about the regulations on fracking for natural gas. He says fracking has been done safely in Michigan for 50 years. But there are important differences between the kind of drilling we’ve been doing... and a new method that uses much more water... water that can never be used again.
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Drilling Rights on the Auction Block & Mining Lawsuit
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Lead in Garden Hoses & Loosestrife Beetle Chomps on...
Purple loosestrife is a pretty flowering plant. It’s also invasive and has taken over wetlands all around the state. We’ll hear about the tiny insect that was introduced to control it... and the volunteers who move the beetle around the state. A little beetle with a big appetite.
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Report: Pipeline Laws Not Adequately Protecting Great...
A new legal analysis says federal laws don’t do enough to address the threat of oil spills in the Great Lakes basin. We’ll take a look at preventing oil spills.
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Fracking Debate in the State Capitol
A method of drilling for natural gas is getting attention in Lansing this week. State officials say we’ve been using fracking safely in Michigan for more than 50 years. We’ll hear why some lawmakers want more regulations on fracking.
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Climate Change & Extreme Weather
A new survey by Yale and George Mason University finds a majority of Americans are starting to connect extreme weather events to climate change. We’ll hear more about Americans’ understanding of climate change.
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Trying to Keep Hitchhikers Out of Ocean-going Ships
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Electric Vehicles & Archangel Ancient Tree Archive
A new report on greenhouse gas emissions from electric vehicles... and a man in northern Michigan has made it his mission to clone the oldest, largest trees in the world. Redwoods, sequoias, even giant elm trees from Michigan. We'll hear about the Archangel Ancient Tree Archive.
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Searching for Oil on the Bottom of the Kalamazoo River
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Hard Freeze Brings Trouble for Michigan Cherry Farmers
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Designing Buildings for a Changing Climate
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Tracking Coyotes in the City
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Michigan Sen. Stabenow: We need to move as quickly as...
By now, you’ve probably heard all about the Asian Carp.The invasive species is making its way up the Mississippi River and there’s concern that if the fish are able to get into the Great Lakes that they could drastically change the waters’ eco-system.Michigan Democratic Senator Debbie Stabenow and Michigan Republican Congressman Dave Camp introduced the Stop the Asian Carp Act last year. The legislation required the Army Corps of Engineers to create a plan to permanently separate the...
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A Salmon Balancing Act
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Living Near Palisades
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Small Wind Projects in Michigan Hit Snags
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Preventing cancer by unlocking the secrets in our cells...
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Suing over Cancer (Part 4)
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Investigating Rare Childhood Cancer Cases in St. Clair...
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How Hard is it to Map Cancer Cases in a Community? (Part...
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Our murky understanding of cancer and chemicals (Part 1)
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A Plant That Can Break into Your House
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Climbing Melting Ice
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Republican Presidential Candidates and the Environment
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Visiting a Black Bear Den
We'll visit a black bear den in Oceana County, Michigan, and sit inches away from a sleeping bear.
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A Pig Ban Gets Muddy
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Muskegon Lake Cleanup & Art and Environment
We'll get an update on the cleanup of one of Michigan's most polluted lakes... and a new gallery explores the intersections of art and science.
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Visiting a Black Bear Den
We'll visit a black bear den in Oceana County, Michigan, and sit inches away from a sleeping bear.
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A Pig Ban Gets Muddy
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A Pig Ban Gets Muddy
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Muskegon Lake Cleanup & Art and Environment
We'll get an update on the cleanup of one of Michigan's most polluted lakes... and a new gallery explores the intersections of art and science.
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A Pig Ban Gets Muddy
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Muskegon Lake Cleanup & Art and Environment
We'll get an update on the cleanup of one of Michigan's most polluted lakes... and a new gallery explores the intersections of art and science.
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A Pig Ban Gets Muddy
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A Pig Ban Gets Muddy
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Muskegon Lake Cleanup & Art and Environment
We'll get an update on the cleanup of one of Michigan's most polluted lakes... and a new gallery explores the intersections of art and science.
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A Pig Ban Gets Muddy
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Muskegon Lake Cleanup & Art and Environment
We'll get an update on the cleanup of one of Michigan's most polluted lakes... and a new gallery explores the intersections of art and science.
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A Pig Ban Gets Muddy
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A Pig Ban Gets Muddy
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Muskegon Lake Cleanup & Art and Environment
We'll get an update on the cleanup of one of Michigan's most polluted lakes... and a new gallery explores the intersections of art and science.
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A Pig Ban Gets Muddy
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Muskegon Lake Cleanup & Art and Environment
We'll get an update on the cleanup of one of Michigan's most polluted lakes... and a new gallery explores the intersections of art and science.
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A Pig Ban Gets Muddy
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A Pig Ban Gets Muddy
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Muskegon Lake Cleanup & Art and Environment
We'll get an update on the cleanup of one of Michigan's most polluted lakes... and a new gallery explores the intersections of art and science.
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A Pig Ban Gets Muddy
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Muskegon Lake Cleanup & Art and Environment
We'll get an update on the cleanup of one of Michigan's most polluted lakes... and a new gallery explores the intersections of art and science.
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A Pig Ban Gets Muddy
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A Pig Ban Gets Muddy
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Muskegon Lake Cleanup & Art and Environment
We'll get an update on the cleanup of one of Michigan's most polluted lakes... and a new gallery explores the intersections of art and science.
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A Pig Ban Gets Muddy
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Muskegon Lake Cleanup & Art and Environment
We'll get an update on the cleanup of one of Michigan's most polluted lakes... and a new gallery explores the intersections of art and science.
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A Pig Ban Gets Muddy
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Muskegon Lake Cleanup & Art and Environment
We'll get an update on the cleanup of one of Michigan's most polluted lakes... and a new gallery explores the intersections of art and science.
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Muskegon Lake Cleanup & Art and Environment
We'll get an update on the cleanup of one of Michigan's most polluted lakes... and a new gallery explores the intersections of art and science.
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Muskegon Lake Cleanup & Art and Environment
We'll get an update on the cleanup of one of Michigan's most polluted lakes... and a new gallery explores the intersections of art and science.
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Muskegon Lake Cleanup & Art and Environment
We'll get an update on the cleanup of one of Michigan's most polluted lakes... and a new gallery explores the intersections of art and science.
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Muskegon Lake Cleanup & Art and Environment
We'll get an update on the cleanup of one of Michigan's most polluted lakes... and a new gallery explores the intersections of art and science.
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Muskegon Lake Cleanup & Art and Environment
We'll get an update on the cleanup of one of Michigan's most polluted lakes... and a new gallery explores the intersections of art and science.
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Muskegon Lake Cleanup & Art and Environment
We'll get an update on the cleanup of one of Michigan's most polluted lakes... and a new gallery explores the intersections of art and science.
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Muskegon Lake Cleanup & Art and Environment
We'll get an update on the cleanup of one of Michigan's most polluted lakes... and a new gallery explores the intersections of art and science.
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Muskegon Lake Cleanup & Art and Environment
We'll get an update on the cleanup of one of Michigan's most polluted lakes... and a new gallery explores the intersections of art and science.
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Muskegon Lake Cleanup & Art and Environment
We'll get an update on the cleanup of one of Michigan's most polluted lakes... and a new gallery explores the intersections of art and science.
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Living with Wolves
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Dioxin Assessment Delayed & Huron-Manistee National...
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Searching for a Permanent Asian Carp Solution & Jean...
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Retooling Jobs & Power Line Fight
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Climate Change Skeptics
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Environment Nearly Absent from State of the State
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Asian Carp at Home in Lake Erie? and An Almost Snowless...
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Palisades Hearing & Dow Chemical Top Producer of Toxic...
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Fuel Economy Price of Admission at Auto Show
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Violation Notice for Palisades Nuclear Power Plant
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Michigan Homeowners Improve on Energy Efficiency
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How green is your governor?
Rick Snyder was the first Republican running for governor to be endorsed by the Michigan League of Conservation Voters (MLCV), a lobbying group that advocates for conservational and environmental laws and protection.
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Checking in with the Department of Environmental Quality
As the year winds down, we’re spending some time this week on The Environment Report taking a look at the state of our environment. On Thursday, we’ll hear from the Michigan League of Conservation Voters on just how well they think Governor Snyder has been protecting Michigan’s natural resources. But, first, today, we speak with the man whose job it is to keep your environment healthy. That would be Dan Wyant, Director of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.
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Great Lakes Cleanup Money & Christmas Tree Debate
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Fingerprinting Mercury Pollution
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Mercury Pollution & Detroit's Green Garage
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New Chemicals in Great Lakes Air & Cutting Down a...
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Shakeup in DNR Forestry Division & Home Heating Debate
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Black Bears Moving South
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Cities to Get Less Money for Drinking Water & Sewer...
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Upper Peninsula Nickel-Copper Mine Moves Ahead
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Preserving the Classic Thanksgiving Turkey
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A Yoga Retreat v. Fishermen on the Pigeon River
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Detroit Residents Consider Marathon Buyout Offers (Part...
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Living with Heavy Industry (Part One)
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States Banning Lead Wheel Weights
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Oil Spill Cleanup Continues & Fly Ash Rule Changes?
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Marathon Expands Buyouts & Coal Ash Spill
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Higher Speed Rail to Create Business Corridor?
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Advanced Battery Show Comes to Michigan
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BPA and Aggression & Voters to Influence Coal Plant...
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Drinking Water Safety and Green Architect
Officials avoid a shutdown of a crucial drinking water safety monitoring system.... at least for now. And we meet one of the leading architects of the green building movement, who says insulation is sexy.
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Beekeepers Still Struggling with Colony Collapse Disorder
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Trying to Keep Small Asian Carp out of Lake Michigan
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MPMGLRC_ENVRPT_20111004_01.mp3
Charter fishing in Michigan represents a $20 million a year industry.But the number of charter trips on Lake Huron declined by almost 50 percent in the last decade – as the salmon fishery on the lake took a dive.And now the state has decided to end Chinook salmon stocking in most rivers along Lake Huron. Starting next spring, Chinook, or king salmon, will be stocked in just a few places in the northern part of the lake.Tom Kramer has more:
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Gas Pipelines and Wind Turbines
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Trying to Get Americans to Eat Asian Carp
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