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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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More than 120 people recently rolled up their sleeves to tackle litter on the Cobourg shoreline of Lake Ontario, collecting 1,200 pieces of plastic and other debris as part of […]

Cigarette butts are polluting Lake Erie, prompting local efforts to clean up the shoreline and protect the environment. Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful is leading initiatives to educate the public on the […]

Cigarette butts are one of the most common kind of plastic pollution found on Great Lakes beaches.

Owen Sound is one of six Ontario communities joining the first-ever Great Lakes Coastal Cleanup on World Rivers Day, to tackle shoreline litter and protect local waters. Read the full […]

Experts say conditions this year have been ideal in the London area for the glowing beetles to thrive.

arlier this spring, a cleanup of the Goderich shoreline had nearly 150 volunteers remove 270 pounds of garbage.

arlier this spring, a cleanup at the Goderich shoreline had nearly 150 volunteers remove 270 pounds of garbage.