Author: Bridge Michigan
Former EPA adviser claims agency violated whistleblower protections after petition criticism
The EPA is being sued this week by Elin Warn Betanzo, a water safety engineer who was also instrumental in the Flint water crisis investigation.
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Wisconsin egg production cut in half as farms struggle with avian flu, higher expenses
Latest data highlights significant decline in state’s egg production after several major avian flu outbreaks hit farms last fall, this spring.
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How to Protect Yourself from Ticks
Tick populations are on the rise, and with them, tick-related emergency room visits. Scientists attribute this increase to growing deer populations and warmer winters. But thankfully, there are simple steps […]
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Judge: Michigan should reject Consumers’ ‘highly problematic’ dam sale
After reviewing thousands of pages of legal filings tied to the sale, Judge James Varchetti concluded that the deal is not in the public interest.
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Setting Fires On Purpose to Cut Risk of Catastrophic Wildfires
A centuries-old tool for safety is reducing wildfire risk, while helping to protect pristine inland lakes.
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