Visonary Ingham County Land Protection Program Up for Renewal on November Ballot
Ingham County is the only county in the state of Michigan that has been able to successfully pass a publicly funded ballot measure for farmland and natural land protection, so we're really, really proud of that.
Expert panel reflects on sustained power and impact of Earth Day--as we laud Year 48
Liesl Eichler Clark, Kirk Heinze, Saulius Mikalonis, James ClfitRuss White It was 48 years ago we celebrated the inaugural Earth Day, April 22, 1970. Created by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, an estimated 20 million folks participated nationwide. The observance has...
Agriculture-related challenges for 2018 include U.S. trade policy, water quality, low commodity prices, but still much to celebrate, especially in Michigan
The good news, Jim adds, is that "the broad industry of agriculture is fully united that we have to maintain and expand trade opportunities, not limit them."
"We have just one chance"--more individual commitments crucial to global sustainability says acclaimed wildlife conservationist, Shane Mahoney
"Conservation leadership takes place at the individual level, and without each individual taking to some extent a leadership role, the entire fabric falls apart."
Rich borderlands biodiversity faces devastation from border wall construction and unprecedented waiver of environmental protections
"I hope my talk at Michigan State will help further an understanding of the importance of [the borderlands] and its unique role in the preservation of biodiversity in the U.S. I also hope it will also encourage people to contact their lawmakers to help them better understand what is happening on the border."
Greening of the Great Lakes transitions to featured interviews within new, MSU-focused program, "MSU Today"
"We don't have to destroy the planet for the sake of economic prosperity. We can have both."
Key lesson from Flint: communities can't rely on state and federal governments--"your water will end up a mess," says The Big Thirst author, Charles Fishman
"You can look to Washington for funding and technical guidance, but if you're waiting for smart, thoughtful, clear and crisp guidance from Washington, your water is going to end up a mess."
For Bill McKibben, local,ardent activism is only clear solution to slowing catastrophic climate change: its' not too late
"It's been a sham debate. And while we've been debating, the ice caps have been melting, the oceans have been acidifying, and the temperature has been rising."
Sustainable agricultural systems, innovative forage production practices, soil fertility and health among featured topics during MSU Ag Innovation Day at Lake City Research and Extension Center
George SmithRuss White MSU AgBioResearch is a major research arm of Michigan State University. Administered by the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, MSU AgBioResearch spans the entire University, supporting over 300 scientists in seven colleges. Research topics include food safety,...
Power boat racer Keith Holmes links love of racing, support for agriculture and passion for Great Lakes sustainability
Despite what Holmes calls "scare tactics from the petroleum industry," the E-10 fuels "are entirely safe for your marine engines and are fully warrantied by all the major engine manufacturers."
Michigan's energy future directly linked to renewables, natural gas, conservation and infrastructure say DTE leaders--not to coal
"We can deeply decarbonize energy in Michigan and in our country, and we can do it in a way that preserves affordability. There is no sucker's choice between our environment and our economy.
MSU expert fears possible federal cuts to climate research when its need has never been greater
"The single greatest change or weather-related impact over the last year was the country going from record-breaking extreme drought in portions of California and the Southwest almost to an excess of water. For it to take place that rapidly is extraordinary."