Vacant lots boost diversity among Detroit’s birds, study finds

Vacant lots boost diversity among Detroit’s birds, study finds
Great Lakes Echo

By Eric Freedman

Empty lots in deindustrialized cities like Detroit may contribute to bird species diversity, says a new study by researchers at MSU and Carleton University in Canada. The study is based on sound recordings collected at 110 sites in 11 Detroit neighborhoods. The study recommends that vacant land management in the city takes a balanced approach that considers the needs of both residents and birds. There are other concerns about vacant land, too, including as sites for solar arrays.

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What’s really behind all the wildfire smoke – and why it’ll be back

What’s really behind all the wildfire smoke – and why it’ll be back
London Free Press
ven as the most recent wildfire smoke health advisory ended Tuesday for the London area, climate experts warn we should brace for more hazy skies this summer, fall, and well into the future. The latest special air quality statement – the third issued for the region this year – was lifted after five days, Environment […]
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First the heat, now wildfire smoke: London under dual warnings

First the heat, now wildfire smoke: London under dual warnings
London Free Press
London is under dual warnings from Environment Canada as a stretch of extreme heat and deteriorating air quality grips southern Ontario
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A guide to the federal review of the Line 5 tunnel

Interlochen Public Radio
The review is a major step toward a permitting decision on the controversial proposal to build a tunnel underneath the Straits of Mackinac. The last day for the public to comment is June 30.
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