Environment
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VIDEO: Go on a leaf peeping adventure in Metro Detroit
Lace up your walking shoes and hit these gorgeous Michigan nature trails. Go on a leaf-peeping adventure in Metro Detroit.
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‘Squish it’: MI officials ask locals to help eliminate invasive bug
Why it’s “light’s out” for this newly spotted invasive species in Michigan. Grab the flyswatter, because an invasive species has been, well, spotted in the Mitten State and officials with the Michigan Invasive Species Program are urging Michiganders to squish it and report any potential sightings. The spotted lanternfly, a bug that shares familial ties…
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Biden Launches ‘American Climate Corps’ Program to Create 20,000 Jobs
Those who enroll in the American Climate Corps will learn how to install solar panels, restore coastal wetlands, fight wildfires, and more. The program aims to create a pipeline for these young people to get hired into the clean energy sector.
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One Year In, Here’s How the Inflation Reduction Act Has Helped Michigan
The law ensured that 63,000 Michiganders were able to keep their health insurance, reduced the cost of insulin for nearly 67,000 seniors, and incentivized several manufacturers to invest in the state and create more clean energy jobs.
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From ice caves to sinkholes, these are Michigan’s 15 coolest natural wonders
Michigan’s landscape is littered with breathtaking features. These are some of our favorite natural wonders from around the state.
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Michigan Rocks: Your Guide to Collecting the State’s Unique Native Stones
Michigan is one of the best places in the world for rockhounding. Check out this 2023 guide on how and where to rock hunt in the Mitten—plus what to look for when you’re there.
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Republicans’ Potential Repeal of Clean Energy Law Threatens Jobs, Communities, and Climate
House Republicans’ latest attack on the Inflation Reduction Act comes in the form of the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023, which would repeal or shorten clean energy and manufacturing incentives.
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Michigan Rock Hunting: 7 Unique Local Stones to Add to Your Collection
You’ve heard of the Petoskey Stone, but what about its cousin, the Charlevoix Stone? Get the insider scoop on the most coveted rocks available in your own backyard.
