A court ruling gave Michigan regulators authority to ramp up controls on factory-farm waste that pollutes waterways. Legislators have proposed exemptions for waste produced by ‘biodigesters,’ which capture methane for electricity and transportation fuels.
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Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan still pumps oil. Taxpayers often stuck with tab to cap orphan wells
Michigan’s oil industry may not be front and center, but it remains active with over 9,300 wells across the state. However, there’s a growing environmental concern linked to the industry.
Posted inQuality of Life
Archery deer-hunting season in Michigan. What to know: Dates, licenses
Archery season for deer hunting begins Tuesday. While most hunters are gearing up for firearm season, there are still some Michigan hunters who partake in archery season.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
U-Pick? Go soon. Michigan apples, peaches ahead of schedule
Unseasonably warm weather meant fruit crops like apples and peaches were ready earlier than usual. Farmers are encouraging Michiganders to plan annual pilgrimages accordingly.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan’s fall salmon migration run has begun. Anglers are salivating
Salmon have to move into rivers from the Great Lakes for autumn, a stunning show that gives anglers one last shot at their prize.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Fed up with geese, Michigan abandons relocation efforts. Next up: killing them
Geese are a conservation success and huge pain in many communities. So next year, Michigan officials will begin allowing some cities and lake associations to apply for permits to kill them.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Palisades nuclear relaunch gets more subsidies in Michigan — and more backlash
The federal government will provide more than $600 million to help two rural electricity cooperatives buy money from the nuclear plant. While proponents celebrate, anti-nuclear activists say the money could be better spent elsewhere.
Posted inQuality of Life
Fall colors 2024: When leaves change and best places in Michigan to see them
One indicator of seasonal changes besides cooler temperatures is the leaves changing colors from hues of green to an array of orange, yellow, red and brown. Some of the best places to catch scenic views of trees are in Michigan.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Michigan plots ‘drone zone’ to test package delivery tech of the future
Running from Alpena to Camp Grayling, the new zone will support drones that fly beyond the sight of pilots, a looming change that will drastically increase commercial options for unmanned aircraft.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | What happened in Alpena was about more than books
We must meet the organized efforts of book banners with organized efforts of our own, and we must remember that these are fights we can win.