Michigan’s ‘zombie deer’ disease, trapping bloodsucking Grand River lampreys with sex pheromones, and the expansion of a hazardous waste facility in Detroit. This week’s can’t-miss journalism about Michigan’s natural resources.
Jim Malewitz
Jim Malewitz is the former environmental reporter for Bridge.
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Michigan lawmakers may require schools to test water for lead
House lawmakers voice bipartisan support for legislation to require schools, child care centers, colleges hospitals and veterans centers to test for lead and other contaminants.
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New report says Line 5 is Michigan’s risk, but Canada’s benefit
The report from the Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities seeks to turn up the heat on state officials weighing Line 5’s future and rebut Enbridge Energy’s contention the pipeline delivers a crucial supply of energy to Michigan.
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Great Lakes drownings an ‘epidemic.’ Meet a Michigan man obsessed with ending them.
At least 640 people have drowned on the Great Lakes since 2010. We know that because of Bob Pratt, a former East Lansing fire marshal who’s on a mission to make Great Lakes beaches safer.
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Swim at your own risk. Most Michigan beaches lack lifeguards
Michigan towns along the Great Lakes have eliminated lifeguards at public beaches in recent years, increasing risks, safety advocates say. In New Buffalo, officials briefly considered the idea. Then came the backlash.
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How to survive rip currents and other Great Lakes drowning dangers (video)
Dozens die each year in waters that can be fiercer than oceans. Most are men. Most aren’t wearing life jackets. Those aren’t the only surprises.
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Michigan environment roundup: Lead paint enforcement spotty in Detroit
This week’s can’t-miss journalism about Michigan’s natural resources.
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Michigan House approves bills letting industry vote on environmental rules
The Michigan House on Tuesday backed a plan to fashion private-sector panels — including one populated largely with industry representatives — that could override Department of Environmental Quality rules and permit decisions.
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Extra! Extra! costs: Michigan newspapers pinched by newsprint tariffs
A steep import tax on Canadian newsprint could trigger fresh staff cuts, page cuts or worse at Michigan’s community newspapers, publishers warn.
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Rural Michigan helped elect Trump. Now, farmers are sweating a trade war.
Michigan farmers went whole-hog for Trump, but fear a Chinese tariffs could wallop bottom lines. Soybean growers have the most to lose.