Tag: rural
How inland fish farmers cultivate a sustainable future for the Great Lakes
By Donté Smith
Despite being surrounded by the largest group of freshwater lakes on Earth, Michigan imports the vast majority of its seafood, between 65% and 90%, according to Michigan Sea Grant. As global aquaculture has grown to meet increasing demand for protein, a small but determined group of inland fish farmers in the Great Lakes region are building a more sustainable, local supply. Researchers say doing so could ease pressure on wild populations, create jobs in rural areas and help restore public trust in the food on their plates. But with high regulatory costs, limited consumer awareness and strong competition from imports, these farms face an uphill swim.
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EVs At 38.3% Share In The UK — Vauxhall Frontera Arrives
August’s auto market saw plugin EVs at 38.3% share in the UK, up from 29.4% year on year. BEVs grew volume 15% YoY, and PHEVs grew 69%. Overall auto volume was 82,908 units, down some 2% YoY. The UK’s leading BEV brand was Tesla, with a 15% share of the … [continued]
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New structure in Saugeen Shores helps firefighters train real scenarios
A new two-storey live-fire training facility in Port Elgin was unveiled with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday. The Town of Saugeen Shores said that the Centre for Training Excellence marks a significant step forward in providing top-quality local firefighter training and emergency preparedness. Located on Lehnen Street beside the Port Elgin water tower, the new […]
$39,000 House Has Some Solar Power
A Colorado couple built their own small house for $39,000. You might think such a low-cost house would be unpleasant, cramped, or extremely spartan. This house is just the opposite — it has plenty of open interior space and its own aesthetic touches with a Southwestern theme. The living room … [continued]
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West Grey defers interm control bylaw decision regarding gravel pits
The Municipality of West Grey has deferred a decision that would have kickstarted a process to introduce an interim control bylaw that could temporarily freeze new aggregate extraction applications in the municipality. At a Sept. 2 meeting, council voted to defer until Nov. 4 a report to issue a request for proposals to retain a […]