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Federal food assistance cuts could mean less money for Michigan’s small farmers
The US House of Representatives aims to cut food assistance benefits in its latest budget resolution–a move that could mean less profit for small and mid-sized Michigan farms.
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Climate change is making Great Lakes water birds sick, research shows
Climate change is making it easier for Great Lakes waterbirds to get sick, according to a recent study.
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Law students, attorneys could advocate for animals in cruelty cases under new proposal
Proposed legislation in Michigan would let law students and lawyers represent the interests of abused animals in criminal prosecutions related to the animal’s welfare or custody.
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More goose poop, more problems
A whopping 280,000 Canada geese now live in Michigan. That means a lot of goose poop and too much waste can cause environmental problems.
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Crowdfunding: Communities raising money for murals, race tracks and other public projects
Crowdfunding has been making public space improvements happen across Michigan for over a decade.
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Great Lakes region hit hard by steel industry pollution, report finds
Pollution from coal-based steel production causes hundreds of premature deaths each year, with people in Southeast Michigan and elsewhere in the Great Lakes region bearing much of the burden, according to a recent report.
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Oaks under threat from invading insects, warming temperatures, disease
The mighty oak may be in trouble in the Great Lakes region, including Michigan–and climate change is largely to blame.
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State lacks hard figures on homeschooled children
Under Michigan law, knowing how many children are homeschooled in the state is almost impossible.
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Targeted grants aim to increase Michigan’s recycling efforts
For the third year in a row, Michigan’s recycling rate has hit a record-high.
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Human composting draws interest as alternative to traditional burials
The popularity of a cheaper and environmentally friendly burial alternative is rising in the US, but Michigan has yet to legalize it.
