Environment

On today's show, two reporters discussed their conversation with Renee Chelian, founder of Northland Family Planning Centers. Plus, the hosts of "The Great Muslim-American Road Trip" talked about their experience with the project, and we heard more about how Michigan is dealing with the recent Supreme Court ruling in West Virginia v. EPA.

A recent spike in tourism has Pictured Rocks and the surrounding communities scrambling to keep up.

U of M chemist Anne McNeil talks environmental cleanup and finding a new purpose for polymers used in diapers through upcycling — and cleaning, of course.

Colin Kaepernick was named honorary captain for Wolverine football's upcoming scrimmage. We talked about why that matters. Plus, a Monroe native and filmmaker on carving out his niche in the horror genre.

Why are the Great Lakes getting saltier?

According to geopolitics and globalization expert Dr. Parag Khanna and his colleague Greg Lindsay, nowhere in the world looks more promising to be in 2050 than the state of Michigan.

Michigan's hospitals are extremely concerned they might be overrun with Michigan's fourth surge of COVID-19. Then, fake property owners in Detroit are scamming desperate home buyers. And Detroit is revising it's inspection rules for lead.

Michigan Radio has received a $50,000 grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation to expand the station’s coverage of the Great Lakes and drinking water issues.

A doctor shares how a slow, steady surge of COVID-19 is straining Michigan's hospitals, and a Kalamazoo science teacher discusses his a dramatic stand for climate action. Then, an ergonomics expert explains how to avoid aches and pain without spending a lot of money. Finally, the editor of the new Rust Belt Vegan Kitchen cookbook discusses plant-based versions of favorite Midwestern dishes.

Josh Gottlieb, who teaches physics at the school, is protesting likely cuts to President Joe Biden’s plan for curbing greenhouse gas emissions.