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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Oak trees are not regenerating in numbers to replace mature trees. -
Michigan State University's Hidden Lake Gardens is a hidden gem in Lenawee County. Officials are hoping a suspension bridge through the tree tops attracts more visitors. -
The federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes $183 million in additional funds for weatherization in Michigan. -
A painting project kept one lane closed in segments of the bridge to make way for scaffolds. -
The government has already given power companies $1 billion for smart meters. It's poised to give another $3 billion. -
The Saturn was named after the Saturn V rocket which put astronauts on the moon. -
The digital platform combines data and studies into one comprehensive view of bird migration between North America and Central and South America. -
People with colorblindness often cannot distinguish colors such as red and green. That can change the experience of seeing fall leaves, or a northern cardinal in the trees. And it's prompted some changes at a couple of state parks. -
The EPA filed a lawsuit against EES Coke Battery alleging it violated the Clean Air Act. -
The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa wanted Line 5 shut down and moved off its land.
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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… -
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… -
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… -
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… -
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… -
The constant barrage of news about climate change, drinking water contamination, and pollution in the Great Lakes region can feel overwhelming. If you… -
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… -
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… -
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… -
The constant barrage of news about climate change and drinking water contamination and pollution in the Great Lakes can feel overwhelming. If you care,…
