
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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Researchers found diverse habitat can draw bees, but that gathering makes it easier to spread viral infections among bees. But strategies, including the planting of lots of wildflowers, can reduce the spread of bee pathogens.
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Economists at the University of Michigan expect Michigan's population to grow by a half-million over three decades.
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The spending plan includes significant funding for Great Lakes projects and Michigan infrastructure.
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The Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against a paper manufacturer which operated a plant in Port Huron. It claims it caused PFAS contamination and should be held liable for cleanup costs.
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Congress has approved the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Reauthorization Act.
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The Recovering America's Wildlife Act would have meant nearly $1.5 billion a year for protecting at risk species.
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An environmental group wants the new legislature to fix some things about Michigan's beverage container deposit law.
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The International Joint Commission is asking the public for their observations regarding the water quality of the Great Lakes.
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For more than 120 years, volunteers have taken a day to count and identify birds for the Audubon Christmas Bird Count.
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A blue tiki drink that's smoky and has a cardamom note. You've probably never tasted anything like it before and it is tasty.
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Tom and Michelle Joliat's lovely home in Metamora, Michigan is situated high on a hill with a stunning view of the woods below. Normally, it's peaceful…
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Wildlife are being poisoned and much of the time people using the poisons are not even aware of the danger. One Michigan resident is on a crusade to make…
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We know that burning fossil fuels releases a lot of greenhouse gases. But there are other human-caused sources that contribute to climate change. As…
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You can hear a flock of geese calling, but there’s not a single goose. It’s a bunch of humans, warming up for the goose call contest at the 72nd annual…
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To help combat chronic wasting disease, Michigan is banning deer baiting and feeding across big parts of the state. It’s highly unpopular with some…
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The constant barrage of news about climate change, drinking water contamination, and pollution in the Great Lakes region can feel overwhelming. If you…
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A new nonprofit is training citizen scientists to collect data on fish in the Great Lakes. They think it could be a game-changer for research in the…
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Researchers are finding some of the chemicals used in pavement and driveway sealants are making their way into the environment. That could be putting the…
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Climate change is affecting the world in a lot of ways. The planet is warming, more rain is falling. There are colder winters, and warmer summers. And all…
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The constant barrage of news about climate change and drinking water contamination and pollution in the Great Lakes can feel overwhelming. If you care,…