Setting fires on purpose to cut risk of catastrophic wildfires

Setting fires on purpose to cut risk of catastrophic wildfires
Great Lakes Echo
By Victoria Witke Wildfire risk is predicted to stay elevated in the Upper Midwest from drought and high winds. That’s risky for the region’s pristine inland lakes, but land managers are working to reduce wildfire risk in the Northwoods with controlled burns.
By Victoria Witke Wildfire risk is predicted to stay elevated in the Upper Midwest from drought and high winds. That’s risky for the region’s pristine inland lakes, but land managers are working to reduce wildfire risk in the Northwoods with controlled burns.
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Power failure at Western University affecting research: PhD student

Power failure at Western University affecting research: PhD student
The London Free Press
Four buildings at Western University housing science faculties have been on backup power for six days
Four buildings at Western University housing science faculties have been on backup power for six days
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Power failure at Western University affecting research: PhD student

Western University restores power to final four buildings after prolonged outage

Western University restores power to final four buildings after prolonged outage
The London Free Press
Researchers are assessing possible losses after nearly a week of disrupted power across campus.
Researchers are assessing possible losses after nearly a week of disrupted power across campus.
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Western University restores power to final four buildings after prolonged outage

London police enlist special sniffer dog to find hidden electronic devices

London police enlist special sniffer dog to find hidden electronic devices
The London Free Press
The Lab is trained to locate tiny electronic storage devices investigators say can be difficult to find during search warrants.
The Lab is trained to locate tiny electronic storage devices investigators say can be difficult to find during search warrants.
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London police enlist special sniffer dog to find hidden electronic devices

Project uses community input to guide tree planting in disadvantaged areas

Project uses community input to guide tree planting in disadvantaged areas
Great Lakes Echo
By Demonte Thomas Shade, cooler temperatures and improved air quality are among the reasons Lansing, Michigan's “Restoring Roots” project is targeting disadvantaged neighborhoods that have historically had less tree cover and greater exposure to heat.
By Demonte Thomas Shade, cooler temperatures and improved air quality are among the reasons Lansing, Michigan's “Restoring Roots” project is targeting disadvantaged neighborhoods that have historically had less tree cover and greater exposure to heat.
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Project uses community input to guide tree planting in disadvantaged areas

Company pays $500,000 fine for asbestos safety violations

Company pays $500,000 fine for asbestos safety violations
Great Lakes Echo
By Eric Freedman  A company that illegally handled material containing asbestos at an abandoned automotive brake system component plant in Saginaw, Michigan, has been fined $500,000 and placed on probation for two years.
By Eric Freedman  A company that illegally handled material containing asbestos at an abandoned automotive brake system component plant in Saginaw, Michigan, has been fined $500,000 and placed on probation for two years.
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Company pays $500,000 fine for asbestos safety violations

Minnesota’s golden shiner shortage is pushing the bait industry toward fish farming

Minnesota’s golden shiner shortage is pushing the bait industry toward fish farming
Great Lakes Echo
By Isabella Figueroa Nogueira Minnesota anglers are facing a shortage of one of the state’s most popular baitfish, and fish farmers are looking for ways to fill the gap.
By Isabella Figueroa Nogueira Minnesota anglers are facing a shortage of one of the state’s most popular baitfish, and fish farmers are looking for ways to fill the gap.
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Officials work to improve Boardman River health – but face constraints

Officials work to improve Boardman River health – but face constraints
Great Lakes Commission
Traverse City, Michigan, is working on multiple fronts to improve the Lower Boardman River, including habitat and shoreline improvements, retaining wall repairs, and public placemaking projects. However, the river’s proximity […]
Traverse City, Michigan, is working on multiple fronts to improve the Lower Boardman River, including habitat and shoreline improvements, retaining wall repairs, and public placemaking projects. However, the river’s proximity […]
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Officials work to improve Boardman River health – but face constraints
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