Category: Michigan
DNR using AI to survey elk population
Michigan’s elk surveys will be getting a tech upgrade this year as the Department of Natural Resources uses new tracking technology, including cameras and artificial intelligence.
Michigan home energy efficiency standards stalled amid homebuilders lawsuit
By Emilio Perez Ibarguen
Michigan’s attempt to adopt new home energy efficiency standards is facing more delays because of stiff resistance from homebuilders. The new standards were supposed to go into effect in August but are on hold while a lawsuit filed in June by representatives of the construction industry plays out in court.
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John Ball Zoo Fights for Great Lakes’ Rarest Butterflies
By Donté Smith
Butterfly populations are in decline across the continental U.S., dropping by 22% between 2000 and 2020 according to a study in the journal Science. Almost a third of the 342 species studied have seen their numbers fall by more than half. To help combat that trend, the John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, Michigan, launched its Great Lakes Rare Butterfly Program in 2021 to protect the region’s most threatened species.
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Man charged in Walmart stabbing ruled incompetent to stand trial
Bradford Gille was charged with 11 counts of assault with intent to murder and one count of terrorism. A judge says he could still stand trial if treatment changes his condition.
Michigan panel OKs signature-gathering to ban political spending by âmonopolyâ utilities
State canvassers on Friday greenlit a petition effort to ban utility money in politics. A legal challenge may be coming for the effort….