Michigan

Track Marquette’s Blue-Spotted Salamander Migration This Week

TL/DR - The Blue-Spotted Salamanders are currently undergoing their annual migration in Marquette, Michigan, moving from wooded areas to the bog behind the Moosewood Nature Center to lay eggs. During this time, Northern Michigan University students and professors are collecting data and educating the public about these native species. To ensure…
North Carolina

Join SAHC’s Initiative: Grow a New Food Forest

TL/DR - The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy is launching a new project and is inviting the public to help plant 250 fruit trees on April 12. The trees will be part of a food forest, which is the second agroforestry project the farm started in two years, following the 2023 Silvopasture Project that used trees to improve carbon…
US Economy

Australia to Implement IRA-Like Act for Green Manufacturing Shift

TL/DR - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is planning a program to stimulate green manufacturing industries to enhance the country's economy beyond its traditional mineral extraction base. By the end of the year, the Australian government will pass the "Future Made in Australia Act" to boost investment and create jobs in green…
US News

Eastbound Lane Near Completion on Washington Bridge

TL/DR - Traffic congestion has worsened on the eastbound side of the Washington Bridge, despite efforts to alleviate it. The opening of a third lane did not occur in time for the morning commute, leading to backups for miles on I-95. The bridge is to be torn down and replaced over the next 2-3 years, and barriers will be shifted to make way for a…