Environment
Paying more for landfill might help recycling
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The governor of Michigan has proposed dramatically increase dumping fees — tipping fees — to raise money for recycling, among other environmental programs.
Agriculture
Measure seeks to prevent potato diseases
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It may become mandatory for most potato seed growers to use only certified seed to prevent the spread of diseases that can threaten a valuable part of Michigan’s agricultural economy, under a bill awaiting the governor’s signature.
Environment
Oil boom boosts sand mining along Great Lakes
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The nation’s rush to increase oil production is having a long-distance impact on the Great Lakes region.
Environment
Drink up? Depends on where you live
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When it comes to water, the contaminants you drink depend on where you live. Lead gets the most headlines, but there are problems with arsenic, nitrate and volatile organic compounds.
Environment
Landfill plan along Great Lakes sparks fear of pollution
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In northern Michigan, people who live near a landfill have been dealing with contaminated drinking water for decades. A new plan for the landfill makes them even more concerned.
Agriculture
Farmers eye tariff as potential trouble
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Many farmers are worried about possible retaliatory trade tariffs for agricultural products that Michigan exports to China and elsewhere. We talk to soybean, milk and agri-business groups about the potential impacts.
Environment
U.S. details plan to fight Lake Erie algae blooms
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The U.S. EPA’s plan targets phosphorus, the main cause of the blooms. It summarizes agendas from Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Environment
Wisconsin factory sparks concern for Great Lakes water use
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Construction crews are already laying water pipe in the Village of Mount Pleasant, about five miles from Lake Michigan.
Environment
Chicago greenprint update maps fate of natural resources
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City planners in Chicago are using a digital map of natural resources to help them decide where and what to build.
Environment
Former Great Lakes exec campaigns for “holistic” approach to water issues
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Cameron Davis’ world has changed dramatically in the past year since leaving the U.S. EPA.