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Issues of the Environment: U-M at center of geological hydrogen research and debate
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (579+ words) About Prof. Todd Allen An offer to skip history class in high school to listen to a Navy ROTC recruiter sent Todd Allen on a serendipitous journey that led to him becoming one of the top U.S. experts in nuclear energy,…...
Issues of the Environment: University of Michigan Working to win the national 'Campus Race to Zero Waste' competition
1+ week, 12+ min ago (569+ words) Campus Waste to Zero Waste (University of Michigan) Alison Richardson: Absolutely! Happy to be here! David Fair: Waste reduction and sustainability are most certainly serious issues, but I gather that there's a real value in making this competition as fun…...
#OTGYpsi: Free-to-use EV chargers available at the Ypsi Performance Space
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (508+ words) Lee Van Roth's Feature Article:Ypsi venue opens solar-powered electric vehicle chargers for free use Ypsi Performance Space (The YPSI) Lee Van Roth: So, to start off, when you walk past or drive past the Ypsi, I think the first…...
Issues of the Environment: The ecological benefits of extra snow during the winter
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (519+ words) Dr. Olivia Vought: Thanks for bringing me on! David Fair: In your personal life, are you a big fan of the cold and snow? Dr. Olivia Vought: I am! I have to say I love cross-country skiing. I love going…...
Washtenaw County offers mini-grants to build community rainwater gardens
3+ week, 2+ day ago (135+ words) Washtenaw County offers mini-grants to build community rainwater gardens'WEMU Washtenaw County offers mini-grants to build community rainwater gardens The Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner's Office is offering money for the local establishments to construct rainwater gardens, natural shorelines, and other…...
WCC recognized by Washtenaw County with Environmental Excellence Award
3+ week, 5+ day ago (127+ words) The Washtenaw County government has recognized Washtenaw Community College with an Environmental Excellence Partnership Program Award. WEMU's Ana Longoria has the story. WCC recognized by Washtenaw County with Environmental Excellence Award Washtenaw County government has recognized Washtenaw Community College with…...
Large crowd gathers to hear about planned U-M/Los Alamos National Laboratory facility in Ypsilanti Township
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (164+ words) Large crowd gathers to hear about planned U-M/Los Alamos National Laboratory facility in Ypsilanti Township'WEMU Large crowd gathers to hear about planned U-M/Los Alamos National Laboratory facility in Ypsilanti Township After months of waiting, Ypsilanti Township residents on…...
Huron River Watershed Council shares concerns over proposed U-M data center
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (322+ words) Huron River Watershed Council shares concerns over proposed U-M data center'WEMU Huron River Watershed Council shares concerns over proposed U-M data center Local advocates for protecting the Huron River are raising concerns about the potential environmental impact of a proposed…...
Issues of the Environment: Controlling invasive plants in the Huron River Watershed
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (303+ words) Steven Parrish: Glad to be here! David Fair: I've been doing this Issues of the Environment segment for over 30 years now, and all that time, invasive plants repeatedly come up as a focal point. Here in 2026, how pervasive is the…...
Ann Arbor recognized as a world-class leader in climate action
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (156+ words) Ann Arbor recognized as a world-class leader in climate action'WEMU Ann Arbor recognized as a world-class leader in climate action The City of Ann Arbor is being recognized by the global non-profit CDP for its efforts and progress towards environmental…...