Consumers Spreading Word About Palm Oil In Dairy Feed Rendering ‘Hard’ Canadian Butter
Consumers in Canada are tweeting and sharing their experiences about “hard” butter. It could be the feed additives that dairy farmers are using.
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Grand Traverse Residents Fight Great Lakes Beach Erosion
Sill break walls along the Lake Michigan shore is a natural-looking method of holding and collecting beach sand and prevent erosion. Lake Huron residents may find it a suitable option for their beach or lake easement property
Gaming Industry Enjoys Tailwinds with Pandemic and New Technology
When gaming emerged in the late 1990s, the software was installed and played on PCs. The technology and demand for specific gaming form factors led to the development of consoles.… Read More »Gaming Industry Enjoys Tailwinds with Pandemic and New Technology
26 Minnesota Fishermen Rescued from Ice Floe in Lake Superior
26 Minnesota fishermen were rescued when an iceberg broke away from the Lake Superior shore. Rescue crews returned the fishermen to shore by boat.
General Motors Targets 100 % Renewable Energy By 2050
General Motors plans to generate or source all electrical power for its 350 operations in 59 countries with 100 percent renewable energy — such as wind, sun, and landfill gas — by 2050. General Motors is working to fight climate change and reduce its environmental impact. As a result, GM is working to reduce emissions is through alternative sources of energy that produce no greenhouse gas emissions.
Myanmar Protests Resume In Wake Of Military Coup
Masses of protesters continue to gather in Myanmar’s largest cities. Human rights groups say security forces are arresting democracy supporters in nighttime raids. …
Gratiot Farms Wind Project Powers Up in Mid Michigan
Consumers Energy announced Gratiot Farms Wind Project is operational and contributes 150 megawatts of renewable energy to Michigan customers. Gratiot Farms Wind Project went online on December 16 and featured 60 turbines with a 150-megawatt capacity, enough to power about 58,000 residents.
Michigan Legislators Demand DNR Restore Commercial Fishing Licenses
Thumbwind – Finding Fun in Michigan’s Thumb Four Michigan State legislators demand the restoration of commercial fishing licenses for 13 fisher operations left in Michigan. The post 4 Michigan Legislators… Read More »Michigan Legislators Demand DNR Restore Commercial Fishing Licenses
Chain Pharmacies Look to Hire 1000s for Vaccine Support
Rite Aid, Walgreens, Kroger, and CVS mount an aggressive hiring program. They look to hire licensed pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, student pharmacists, nurses, and other administrative staff.
Depending on the location and demand, signing bonuses in the 5 figures are being reported.
Great Lakes Ice Coverage Currently Stands at 19% So Far in 2021
The Detroit Army Corps of Engineers has kept records of ice coverage going back to 1973. The map shows the extent of the maximum ice cover on the Great Lakes for each year.We are tracking the Great Lakes Ice Coverage for the Winter of 2021.