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Once an autumn tradition, leaf-burning now under fire

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:07:00 EST

Dexter -- It used to be a regular part of fall weekends all over Michigan: a yard full of leaves raked into a pile and burned, creating that distinctive smell that became an integral part of the season.

Senate Democrats advance climate bill without GOP

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:52:00 EST

Washington -- Senate Democrats sidestepped a Republican boycott Thursday, pushing a climate bill out of committee in an early step on a long and contentious road to passage.

Cobo event touts wind turbine benefits

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Detroit -- Rooftop and residential-scale wind turbines could play a big role in generating renewable energy for the U.S.

Cobo hosts wind energy expo

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Detroit -- The nation's advocacy group for wind energy is in the Motor City to talk about making small-scale wind power a possibility for homes, businesses and local governments across the country.

MSU researcher uses sex chemicals to fight moths

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:57:00 EST

East Lansing -- Fruit growers are finding they can save on chemical spraying costs by using sex lures to confuse male moths looking for mates.

EPA reaches settlement over Detroit company's hazardous waste

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:14:00 EST

Detroit -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached a $700,000 settlement with Detroit-based Usher Enterprises Inc. over the company's handling of hazardous waste.

Granholm, MSU reach deal to save extension service money

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:12:00 EST

East Lansing -- Gov. Jennifer Granholm and Michigan State University have reached agreement on continued funding for the agricultural extension and experiment station programs, but will change their focus.

MSU's research station faces ax

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:02:00 EST

Lansing -- Gov. Jennifer Granholm might begin issuing her final line-item budget vetoes as soon as today, possibly eliminating state funding for the agricultural extension service run through Michigan State University.

Deal struck on Great Lakes ship pollution

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:58:00 EST

Washington -- Congressional negotiators reached formal agreement Tuesday on a deal that would effectively exempt 13 Great Lakes steamships from a proposed federal rule meant to reduce air pollution.

Kerry: U.S. leadership at stake in climate debate

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:40:00 EST

Washington -- Senators tussled over the cost of climate legislation Tuesday with the leading author of the bill maintaining that while energy prices will increase, inaction on global warming would cause even worse economic and security problems.