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Do you prefer books or reading your favorites on an e-reader? We’ll look at the ecological impacts of both choices and explore why other sustainable initiatives are more likely to positively impact the overall health of our environment. David Fair is joined by the director of the Center for Sustainable Systems at the University of Michigan's School of Sustainability and Environment Greg Keoleian on this week's "Issues of the Environment."
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Energy poverty is a problem all too many low-income households have to contend with. While more affluent households leave a bigger carbon footprint, it is…
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The concept of environmental justice can traced back to the 1970's. But, it wasn't until the 1990's when the movement really began to take shape, thanks…
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The automotive industry is shifting to electric vehicles. Right now, only about two percent of American automobile sales are in the electric sector. But…
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Michigan currently does not have a statewide approach to school siting that takes into account environmental quality. More than 40 percent of schools in…
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Today marks the 50th Earth Day in the United States, which traces its origins to Ann Arbor. Normally, there would have been a huge celebration, but the…
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Today marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. A group of environmentally aware and concerned students at the University of Michigan formed the group…
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A number of Americans have difficulty paying their energy bills, which can be very dangerous to a person's health during the winter months. Dr. Tony…
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Balloons are typically associated with any celebration, whether it's birthdays, weddings, and so forth. Yet, releasing balloons into the air can have…
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August and September are peak months for the algae blooms that plague Lake Erie each year. This year, the bloom covers about 620 square miles. That’s…