
The Environment Report
The Environment Report, hosted by Lester Graham, explores the relationship between the natural world and the everyday lives of people in Michigan.
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The Michigan Aggregates Association wants mining approval taken from local governments and given to the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).
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The U.S. EPA proposes federal baseline water quality standards for lakes and streams on reservations.
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Native American tribes are working with university researchers and others to determine why whitefish, an important source of protein, is declining.
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The State of Ohio has until June 30 to set restrictions. If it doesn't, the U.S. EPA is required to do it.
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Michigan DNR proposes adding rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks and others to lethal nuisance regulationsThe proposal would allow landowners to kill year-round in unlimited numbers animals that are about to damage property without first getting a permit.
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The University of Michigan will launch a center to retrain workers, help develop technology and do some of its own research and development in the electric vehicle field.
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Hundreds of trucks were allegedly altered both mechanically and via computer deletions to prevent emissions controls.
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Tick season is here. If you're in the great outdoors, you're advised to take precautions.
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Anesthesiologists are beginning to use anesthetics that don't contribute as greatly to climate change.
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The clean energy group Climate Power says Michigan will see thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in clean tech jobs.
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In its 2021 budget, Congress included millions for lead testing in schools, where children are still exposed to the toxic metal.The federal appropriations…
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Michigan has an infrastructure problem with raw sewage getting into streams and rivers. In the State of Michigan’s next fiscal year, there's about $500…
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Michigan residents who are behind on their water bills will soon be getting some relief.The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services will…
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The Canadian pipeline company Enbridge Energy has been eager to show news media its new Enbridge Straits Maritime Operations Center in Mackinaw City. Its…
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Farms housing thousands of animals are one of several sources contaminating the Pine River and dividing a mid-Michigan community.Murray Borrello, wearing…
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At the shoreline, between lake and land, Melissa Wiatrolik reflects on those who were here before Michigan became Michigan. She had been raised in a…
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The flood that was caused by heavy rains and the failure of two dams near Midland caused property damage far downstream. But the long term damage might be…
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The two dams that broke near Midland caused a massive flood that swept away bridges, roads, and damaged a lot of property. Because Midland is home to…
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Michigan residents are sending more trash to the state’s landfills than they have since before the Great Recession.Last year Michigan homes and businesses…
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency indicates it will take years to regulate PFAS in drinking water, if it does at all. The USEPA has proposed to…