Michigan ranks No. 1 in the country for producing the most milk per cow — and has been for the past few years.
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Michigan House committee advances wind, solar permitting bills
The bills would shift permitting authority over large wind and solar projects from local governments to the state. They have support from environmentalists, and opposition from local government advocates.
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Michigan steps up dam removal in race against climate change
As climate change threatens to warm Michigan rivers, dam removal can drive temperatures down by several degrees overnight. An influx of state and federal money has boosted removal efforts, but advocates say more is needed.
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Hunting season in Michigan: What to know about licenses, seasons, limits
Michigan regulators have increased the number of deer hunters can kill in a season, but it’s still not enough to keep populations in check. Archery season is underway; firearms season starts Nov. 15.
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The spawn from lake sturgeon in Michigan to be introduced to Cuyahoga River
The progeny of lake sturgeon from Michigan will be released into the Cuyahoga River at Cleveland, Ohio.
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Michigan’s feral cats breeding like crazy: 5,000 caught, neutered last year
Feral cats have colonies across the state, and their inbreeding, overpopulation and constant pregnancies have caused these strays to multiply.
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Gone nearly a century, Michigan anglers can again catch Arctic grayling
Roughly 87 years since Arctic grayling were spotted in Michigan, the iridescent fish will soon be fishable in a handful of Upper Peninsula lakes. The state hopes to eventually build a self-sustaining population in the Lower Peninsula.
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Proposed state oversight of solar, wind pits energy needs v. rural rights
Democratic bill sponsors say local fights over renewable energy threaten Michigan’s ability to meet climate goals and deliver reliable power. But Republican lawmakers say they fear rural communities will be railroaded by the green energy transition.
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With tensions rising, Michigan Democrats unveil clean energy reforms
A bill package introduced Tuesday would give the state control over the permitting of large wind and solar projects. Controversy is brewing as Democrats negotiate other parts of their clean energy package behind closed doors.
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Got acorns? Michigan has tons and tons, amid ‘mast year’ for oaks
That steady plunk-plunk of a gazillion acorns falling to the ground is caused by a phenomenon that guarantees the evolutionary survival of oak trees and ever-loving annoyance of homeowners.