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Global experts join panel for sustainability and HE webinar
University World News
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GLOBAL 13 June 2025 With the 2030 deadline for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) looming and global challenges intensifying, the need for action in higher education has become urgent. Global experts will explore ways of...
Expert: Michigan hospitals at risk under ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’
Public News Service
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As Congress considers cuts to safety-net programs for what's known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," new analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates 16 million Americans - including more than 700,000 in Michigan - would...
$40 Million Gift Supports Michigan Medicine's New Specialty Care Facility in Troy and Mental Health Research
Newswise
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June 12, 2025
Newswise — Building on a long history of philanthropic support for health care and research at the University of Michigan, Kenneth Eisenberg has made an additional $40 million gift to the University of Michigan. The gift will support Michigan...
Michigan lawmakers push for 'Make Polluters Pay' legislation amid opposition
WGTU - Michigan
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LANSING, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU)— Michigan is grappling with approximately 27,000 polluted sites, many of which have been abandoned by the original polluters, leaving taxpayers to foot the cleanup bill. A new legislative package, known as the "Make...
Michigan agency accepting public comment on Ford project air permits
The Detroit News - Michigan
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The public now can submit comment for air permits requested by Ford Motor Co. and DTE Energy Co. to support the electric vehicle battery plant and a supporting heat and power plant in south-central Michigan's Marshall. A permit limits the release...
From Michigan to Mexico: How NASCAR Pulled Their 2000 Mile-Long Hauler Endurance Ballet
Essentially Sports
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June 13, 2025
NASCAR’s Viva Mexico 250 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez is a historic gamble, a 2,000-mile odyssey that’s pushed the sport’s logistics to the brink. From Michigan’s high banks to Mexico City’s vibrant streets, the Cup Series’ first international...
Climate Solutions Week: Geothermal
Interlochen Public Radio - Michigan
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June 12, 2025
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between IPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. It’s NPR’s 2025 Climate Solutions Week. This year’s topic is “Rethinking Home," bringing us reporting on how our homes and...
Michigan lawmakers introduce polluter accountability bills
WLNS - Michigan
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June 11, 2025
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Michigan lawmakers recently introduced new bills that would hold polluters accountable for environmentally destructive practices. Senate Bill 392 would help reduce the creation of “dead zones,” areas where groundwater has...
Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers 'pauses' environmental health program, residents worry
WUWM 89.7 FM - Wisconsin
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June 12, 2025
Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers has been delivering medical care to Milwaukee’s south side families for nearly 60 years. About 30 years ago, Sixteenth Street added an environmental health department that has focused on neighborhood...
The 2nd Annual Shades of Black Ball Returns to Detroit This June: A Call to Illuminate and Uplift Black Children in Education
The Bulletin - Kansas
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June 11, 2025
A powerful night of celebration and purpose, honoring Black brilliance and raising critical scholarship funds for Detroit youth. DETROIT, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sankofa Scholarship Collective will host its 2nd Annual Shades of Black...
Violence interventionists call for "sustainable funding" at Michigan Advocacy Day
CBS 62 Detroit - Michigan
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Organizers estimate upwards of 1,000 people came out for the third annual Community Violence Intervention Advocacy Day at the Michigan State Capitol. The goal was to lobby for more sustainable funding and call attention to the work community...
Has Michigan's deer hunter problem bottomed out?
FOX 2 Detroit - Michigan
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The concerning trend of falling numbers of deer hunters in Michigan has continued in 2024, according to preliminary statistics from the DNR's online reporting tool that hunters use. (FOX 2) - Has Michigan's falling hunter numbers bottomed out?...
Activists call for "sustainable funding" at violence intervention advocacy day
CBS 62 Detroit - Michigan
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Organizers estimate upwards of 1,000 people came out for the third annual Community Violence Intervention Advocacy Day at the Michigan State Capitol. The goal was to lobby for more sustainable funding and call attention to the work community...
Michigan air quality may suffer from Canadian wildfires…
Lansing State Journal - Michigan
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Michigan residents can monitor air quality through resources like the MiAir Quality Index Dashboard, AirNow, and AccuWeather. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services offers alerts and safety recommendations during air quality...
3 Mid-Michigan organizations awarded EGLE conservation, education grants
WNEM - Michigan
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June 12, 2025
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced grant funding has been awarded for projects that will support watershed organizations with conservation and educational efforts. EGLE said...
Avocados From Peru Named Official Avocado of the Detroit Tigers
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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Campaign brings fan activations, community support and flavors of the season to Comerica Park DETROIT, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Avocados From Peru (AFP), the national brand of the Peruvian Avocado Commission, has been named the official...
Mayflies begin to emerge in southern Michigan, here's what it looks like up north
Midland Daily News - Michigan
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June 12, 2025
Mayflies are beginning to hatch once again in Michigan.The hatch of mayflies is beginning in the southern part of Michigan, signaling the start of the yearly mayfly hatch. Mayflies are a familiar sight near many Michigan lakes when they emerge (or...
State of Michigan Raking in Millions from Skipped Bottle Returns
103.3 WKFR - Michigan
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June 12, 2025
Fewer Michiganders are seeking bottle deposit refunds and the State of Michigan is keeping the change. I'm surprised by this new report from Axios Detroit claiming Michigan's bottle return rates are plummeting-- in this economy? Why Does Michigan...
'A lot of potential': New arts campus planned for Michigan Road
Indianapolis Star - Indiana
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Crooked Creek residents would like to see the corner of Michigan Road and 62nd Street become home to an arts and culture hub. The Crooked Creek Cultural Campus would serve as a place where people could make art, watch shows, and walk in a wooded...
Michigan residents encouraged to sign up for air quality alerts
WKAR - Michigan
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June 12, 2025
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy is encouraging residents to sign up for air quality alerts. EGLE meteorologist Alec Kownacki says wildfires in Canada have significantly impacted Michigan’s air quality so far this...