New research in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula shows how invasive earthworms are changing forest soils  

New research in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula shows how invasive earthworms are changing forest soils  
Great Lakes Echo

By Georgia Hill

Scientists studying the body size and growth patterns of non-native earthworms in the UP’s Huron Mountains say they are disrupting forest ecosystems. Contrary to popular belief, most North American earthworms are invaders unintentionally introduced during European colonization. They have a significant impact on ecosystems, especially in the Great Lakes region where they affect soil structure, nutrient cycling and biodiversity.

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Scientists debunk UFO claims about rare interstellar comet 

Scientists debunk UFO claims about rare interstellar comet 
Great Lakes Echo

By Clara Lincolnhol 

Online rumors are swirling that a comet from another solar system might be a UFO — but Michigan State University researchers say that’s pure speculation. It’s definitely a comet, they insist, with no credible reason to believe otherwise. 

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Hopes and Fishes

Interlochen Public Radio
In one of the most polluted parts of Lake Michigan, whitefish are thriving. Some people wonder if we should try to replicate that environment elsewhere to save the iconic species. But that could mean doing something untested and controversial.
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Laser weeding is taking place around the world

Laser weeding is taking place around the world
The Lucknow Sentinel
In addition to farmers using them in Ontario, Quebec and Alberta, they are zapping weeds in the U.S., Europe, Australia and New Zealand
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Michigan home energy efficiency standards stalled amid homebuilders lawsuit

Michigan home energy efficiency standards stalled amid homebuilders lawsuit
Great Lakes Echo

By Emilio Perez Ibarguen
Michigan's attempt to adopt new home energy efficiency standards is facing more delays because of stiff resistance from homebuilders. The new standards were supposed to go into effect in August but are on hold while a lawsuit filed in June by representatives of the construction industry plays out in court.

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