Clean Technica

Environmental, Consumer Groups Challenge Trump’s Unlawful Coal Plant Extensions

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Washington, D.C. — Today, seven environmental and consumer advocacy groups filed rehearing requests after Donald Trump’s Department of Energy unlawfully invoked Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act and forced two coal power plants in Indiana to stay online after their planned retirements. The seven groups include Sierra Club, Environmental Law and … [continued]

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Great Lakes Echo

Invasive species expert teaches volunteers to overcome ‘plant blindness’

6 min read

By Anna Ironside

Caroline Miller is a botanical technologist at Michigan State University’s W.J. Beal Botanical Garden, as well as a master’s student. Her work has made her a driving force behind restoration projects on campus and beyond. From invasive species removal days to a growing movement to replace traditional turf lawns with native landscapes, Miller doesn’t quit.

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Owen Sound Sun Times

Grant to support Grey Sauble wetlands program for youth

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Young minds and the local environment will both benefit from a grant that has been received by the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority. Hydro One’s Energizing Life Community Fund has provided a $25,000 grant that will support GSCA’s Wetland Education for a Resilient Future, a hands-on program designed to teach students about wetland conservation, species at […]