The world population is going up, and human-wildlife overlap is increasing. That can lead to negative outcomes, including spread of disease and species extinction. There can be benefits, too, but it will require some planning. That's the focus of a new study out of the University of Michigan. WEMU's David Fair spoke with Associate Professor in Conservation Science Dr. Neil Carter about the study and what can be done right here in Washtenaw County.
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It is an election year and, in one way or another, we are all engaging in the politics of the day. How we ingest and interpret the information can be personal and individual. One local organization is looking to create innovative ways for community members to engage with democracy in ways they may not have considered before. YpsiWrites has put together a package of educational materials to allow people to find clarity through writing. YpsiWrites program director Kristine Gatchel explains the program and discuss the results it's producing with Concentrate Media reporter Rylee Barnsdale.
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Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin faced off Tuesday night against former Congressman Mike Rogers in their first debate in the race to fill Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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You’ll soon be able to take a seat at work if you are employed at a business in Ann Arbor. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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The Grizzly Scholars Program in the Ypsilanti Community Schools is celebrating its successes. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Republican vice-presidential nominee J.D. Vance tried to broaden the campaign’s base during a stop in Detroit Tuesday. Michigan Public Radio’s Colin Jackson has more.
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Members of the Ann Arbor Jewish community have come together this week to observe the one-year anniversary of the attacks by Hamas and Hezbollah against Israel. Ana Longoria reports.
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Ann Arbor voters are being asked to extend the city’s Park Maintenance and Capital Improvements Millage for a period of 20 years. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The Ann Arbor City Council has approved a grant from the State Police for a community-based crisis response pilot program. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The Washtenaw Intermediate School District has extended their application deadline for a position on the board of trustees to this Friday. WEMU's Ana Longoria has details.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has refused a case that challenges Michigan’s constitutional ban on public financial support for non-public schools. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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