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Points North: Scratching the right itch
-Ron Reimink knew how uncomfortable and annoying swimmer’s itch could be. He spent much of his adult life trying to eradicate it in lakes across northern Michigan. Then one day, he realized he was completely wrong.
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Consumers Energy in negotiations to sell its aging Michigan dams
-More energy news as Meta reaches power purchase deal with Illinois nuclear plant and Green Bay finally has a plan for removing its iconic coal piles.
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Wildlife changes found on Lake Huron island
-In nature, a lot can change on a largely uninhabited Great Lakes island over the course of a century. That includes the disappearance and appearance of wildlife species.
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Counting the Kirtland’s warbler
-Volunteers and conservation groups and agencies are in the jack pine forests this week, counting the Kirtland’s warbler which almost went extinct in the 1980s because of loss of habitat.
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This startup turns steel and aluminum waste into usable metals
-Chicago-area Sun Metalon removes gunk and grime from metal slivers normally thrown away, helping to reduce emissions from aluminum and steel production.
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As data centers proliferate across Illinois, communities grapple with how to supply the necessary water
-Computing facilities require lots of water to operate, putting the burden of allocating resources on municipalities.
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How America’s prairie was nearly destroyed — and why it should be restored
-A new book traces the environmental collapse of a crucial ecosystem and how its return could fight climate change.
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Petition seeks state listing of wolves as bills seek to remove federal protections
-Congressional Republicans have introduced bills to delist wolves and bar court review of the decision.
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Outdoors enthusiasts asked to prevent spreading invasive pests
-Outdoor activities such as boating, off-roading, and even hiking can spread invasive species if precautions are not taken.
