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Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., who sits on the Senate Appropriations Committee, helped secure the funding for the Western Michigan University project. (VectorMine/Adobe Stock)

WMU secures $2.25 million grant for carbon capture research

Western Michigan University has gotten a significant funding boost, with a grant of more than $2 million from the U.S. Department of Energy. The …

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, reintroduced what is known as the

Small farms, ranches hope for better treatment in new Farm Bill

Congress passed a one-year extension of the current Farm Bill, which means the debate over a new bill will continue well into 2024. Advocacy groups …

Pipeline Number 5 lies beneath the Straits of Mackinaw. Opponents claim the aging oil line threatens the largest freshwater system in the world. (ehrlif/Adobe Stock)

Fast-track Line 5 permitting push met with protest

Michigan's Senate GOP pushed for fast track of Enbridge's Line 5 tunnel construction at a press conference this week. Sen. John Damoose, R-Harbor …

Climate change board games emphasize teamwork and group success. Either all players win together, or no one survives. (pathdoc/Adobe Stock)

Climate change: Better understood through board games?

By Debra J. Rosenthal for The Conversation.Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi for Michigan News Connection for the Public News Service-Conversation …

The EPA is proposing changes to the federal emission standards to ensure 67% of new light-duty vehicles and 25% of new heavy-duty trucks sold in the United States be electric by 2032. (Valeriia/Adobe Stock)

UAW strike continues: Officials say EPA standards must catch up

Amid the United Auto Workers strike, some advocates argued it is time to implement clean car standards. Gary Schlack, a city council member in Allen …

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing standards to regulate emissions from five unmeasured fugitive and intermittent particulate sources. (Aaron/Adobe Stock)

Comments About EPA's Proposed Rules for Blast Furnaces End Today

Emission standards for blast furnaces such as the iron and steel mills in Michigan haven't been updated in years. The Environmental Protection …

Harmful algal blooms typically occur in Michigan during the summer months and can last well into the fall. (sunday_morning/Adobe Stock)

Watch for Harmful Algal Blooms in MI Recreational Waters

Michigan residents are being warned to be prepared for another season of harmful algal blooms in the Great Lakes. The Michigan Department of …

Water bottles and other plastic pollution along Lake Michigan can break down into tiny particles that hurt wildlife. (daveynin/Flickr)

Seven Great Lakes Communities Collaborate on Cleanup Effort

LANSING, Mich. -- Some Michiganders are part of a multi-state effort this week to clean up and protect the Great Lakes. The volunteer campaign …

Ladybugs serve as beneficial predators of plant pests such as aphids, white flies and mites. (s349142/morguefile)

Expert: Don't Be So Bugged By Bugs

LANSING, Mich. – They're not loved by most people, which is why author David MacNeal is highlighting the importance and diversity of bugs in …

Advocates want their day in court regarding bias complaints with the permitting process for the Genesee Power Station. (CMS Energy)

MI Power Plant Part of Legal Battle Over Civil Rights

FLINT, Mich. – Five nonprofit groups, including one from Michigan, filed a motion in federal court this week to force the EPA to follow up on …

Students from two Michigan schools collected nearly 16,000 pounds of fabric to be recycled. (Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan)

Michigan Kids See an Earth Day Lesson Come to Fruition

LANSING, Mich. - Some Michigan kids today will see their Earth Day efforts come to fruition. The Chatfield School in Lapeer and West Shore …

A local blogger says Michiganders can find designer clothes at deep discounts at second-hand shops. (Pixabay)<br /><br />

Michigan Mom Talks Thriftiness and Enjoying the Finer Things

LANSING, Mich. - Social media and the Internet make a person's image seem important, but with money tight some Michiganders can't live the lifestyle …

During Get Organized Month in January, experts recommend starting with closets. (emma kate/Flickr)

Trying to De-Clutter? Tips from a MI Expert

LANSING, Mich. - Getting organized is the second most common New Year's resolution, but it can be a hard goal to meet in a house full of clutter…

Two new reports debunk claims that the EPA's Clean Power Plan would cost Michiganders in the form of higher energy bills. Credit: click/morguefile.

Report: Clean Power Plan Will Cut Bills

LANSING, Mich. - If lower electricity bills sound good to you, two new reports find that the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Power Plan is …

PHOTO: Michigan's growing solar industry is one analysts say will benefit from a recent $48 million investment from Bloomberg Philanthropies and partners to help states meet new carbon emission targets and transition to cleaner energy sources. Photo credit: Jusben/morguefile.com.

Clean Energy Investment Coming To MI

LANSING, Mich. - Every state is different, and every state's response to the nation's energy problems will be different. That's why one group is …

PHOTO: While it's hard not to let the children tear into the wrapping paper, experts say saving it for another use, or recycling it where possible, is just one way to reduce the impact of the holiday on the environment. Photo credit: earl53/morguefile.com.

Christmas Can Be "Green" No Matter What The Weather

LANSING, Mich. - While many Michiganders are still hoping for a white Christmas, others would prefer folks keep it as "green" as possible by taking …

PHOTO: Environmentalists say burning industrial waste such as petroleum coke, a byproduct of the oil refining process, should not be allowed to qualify for the state's

Environmentalists: Burning Trash is Not Clean Energy

LANSING, Mich. – Garbage in, garbage out. That's what environmental advocates assert about a proposal that would allow the burning of more …

PHOTO: The White House has proposed $300 million for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, for a wide range of restoration, cleanup and protection projects. CREDIT: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

White House Proposes $300 Million for Great Lakes Restoration

LANSING, Mich. – Advocates for the Great Lakes say restoration efforts are producing results – and proposed funding for 2014 will help …

PHOTO: The Basel Action Network estimates 75 percent of the electronic waste that arrives in Lagos, Nigeria, is not reusable. BAN says too often, as in this photo, it ends up being dumped. Courtesy BAN.

Michiganders Urged to Become "E-Stewards" When Disposing of Old Electronics

DETROIT - “Out with the old, in with the new” takes on a whole new meaning when the topic is electronic gear. A new national …

Environmental Health Risks: Not Just Cancer

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A recent report delivered to President Obama by a special panel appointed by President Bush warned that the risk of cancer from …

Number of Michigan Schools 'Going Green' Skyrockets

LANSING, Mich. - Michigan's schools are eagerly taking up a challenge to be more environmentally friendly. The Michigan Green Schools program …

A Green Political Machine: Dems Aim For "Greenest" Convention

Denver, CO - The stage is set, security is in place - and so are the compost bins. The Democratic National Convention opens in Denver today, with …

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