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Wolf pups on Isle Royale, a howl of hope for struggling population

Wolf pups on Isle Royale, a howl of hope for struggling population

The yips and howls of wolf pups are a welcome addition to the sounds of Isle Royale, Mich. this summer. It is a bit of surprising good news for the island’s dwindling wolf population. Michigan Tech researcher Rolf Peterson said he heard the pups in July. He emailed Michigan Radio about the news: “The pups…
by Michael Olson

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Minn. wolf hunt opponents launch signature drive

Minn. wolf hunt opponents launch signature drive

Groups opposing Minnesota's wolf hunt launched a petition drive Wednesday to stop the hunting season set for November. They also pledged not to disrupt the hunt if it happens.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Plants used for bee habitat might kill bees

Plants used for bee habitat might kill bees

Back yard gardeners who plant bee-friendly plants and flowers, may actually be killing bees.
by Dan Gunderson

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Solar, geothermal projects touted at Vegas summit

The Obama administration's top land official praised a geothermal electricity project in California's snow-capped mountains as an example for others during a headline appearance at a green energy conference in Las Vegas.

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Online map helps Great Lakes states deal with climate change

The University of Michigan and an independent research group have developed an interactive map designed to help local officials in the Great Lakes region deal with climate change.

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America Abroad: The Global Water Challenge

America Abroad: The Global Water Challenge

Ray Suarez hosts an America Abroad special, "The Global Water Challenge." The world's population is growing and with it, the demand for water. The program examines global water issues from Yemen, Australia, Israel, Turkey and Haiti, and the global water challenges of tomorrow.

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To protect a park, a plan to cut down on people

To protect a park, a plan to cut down on people

Officials struggle to balance the goals of access and conservation.

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Wolf advocates post how-to manual for saboteurs

Environmentalists upset with a federal government proposal to remove protections for wolves across most of the U.S. have posted a manual on how to disrupt wolf hunts and sabotage traps.

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Minn. delays Lake Superior ballast water rules

Minn. delays Lake Superior ballast water rules

Minnesota is giving Great Lakes freshwater freighters known as "lakers" that enter the Minnesota waters of Lake Superior an extra two years to install ballast water treatment technology.

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Hear the sounds of silence from Gordon Hempton

Hear the sounds of silence from Gordon Hempton

Acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton is on a mission to save the sounds of silence. Hempton joins The Daily Circuit today to discuss what we’re missing in our noisy world. He’s shared some of his recordings with us. Give a listen.
by Molly Bloom

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