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PFAS chemicals are being linked to more and more serious health problems. But still, it’s legal to use them in the U.S., with minor exceptions. And they…
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The chemical bonds of PFAS substances are virtually indestructible. That makes their complete disposal hard, if not impossible. Meanwhile, their…
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Sandhill cranes are perhaps the earth’s oldest living bird species. Measuring up to 5 feet tall, these iconic symbols of wilderness have rebounded from…
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No matter who we are or where we live, all human being have one thing in common: we all have the night sky above us. But can we actually see it? Studies…
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The City of Ann Arbor’s Climate Action Plan says walking reduces overall greenhouse gas emissions and traffic congestion, while improving our health. But,…
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The U.S. is out of the Paris Climate Accord. Despite lack of support from the current administration, many are heartened by the growing interest in…
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More and more people are opting to cycle rather than drive for at least some of their transportation, whether for personal health, or for the health of…
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Because natural burial has environmental benefits over conventional burial, it is often favored by those who like to “go green.” But it also can appeal…
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Many of our most cherished North American songbirds are in trouble. It’s primarily due to habitat loss—whether through development, agriculture, or…
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Carbon taxes are a seemingly simple way to deal with the climate crisis. As the price of fossil fuels goes up, consumption goes down. But fears of…
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Every parcel slated for development comes with a host of environmental considerations, from stormwater control to cleanup of soil contamination. Two of…
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For two decades the State of Michigan’s “containment” policy has allowed polluters to leave contamination in place rather than clean it up. 4,000 such…
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As concern rises and detection methods improve, 1,4-Dioxane is being discovered in water sources across the country. Central to formulating remediation…