Tag: Environment
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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Opinion | With permits pending, unions back the Great Lakes Tunnel
The Tunnel will protect the environment, our energy independence and family budgets. But it also means jobs, and more than just those itâll create during construction….
New Building Electrification Collaboration Claps Back At Anti-Solar Foes
Leading stakeholders in the building decarbonization movement continue to plan ahead for the long term, despite the abrupt shift in federal energy policy this year.
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New NIO ES8 Pre-Orders Start
On August 21, 2025, NIO’s Premium Flagship SUV, the All-New ES8, was officially unveiled and opened for pre-orders. The six- and seven-seater variants of the Executive Premium Edition are priced from RMB 416,800 ($58,050), or from RMB 308,800 ($43,000) with the battery subscription plan of NIO Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS). The Executive … [continued]
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Renovation of mental health unit under way at AMGH
GODERICH – Alexandra Marine and General Hospital (AMGH) is undertaking a significant renovation project in its mental health unit. A press release from the hospital said the initiative “reflects a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of patient care and the overall experience for those seeking mental health support at AMGH.” The renovation is progressing […]