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How natural hydrogen, hiding deep in the Earth, could be new energy source
Natural hydrogen costs nothing to make and does not emit any carbon dioxide or other human‑caused pollutants.
Mining town turned ghost town revived each year for Christmas tradition
For one morning each December, the former residents of Picher bring a ghost town back to life. The Economic Hardship Reporting Project and Oxford American documented this annual tradition and the toxic legacy that scattered Picher's residents.
Pints for the Planet: Michigan brewery saves grains from dumps, cuts carbon footprint
Griffin Claw Brewing in Birmingham is changing the brewery game by implementing multiple sustainable practices like sending their brewers' grain to local farmers and recapturing CO2 to prevent it from entering the atmosphere.
New man-made reef helps restore fish, culture, and a decimated habitat
A reef constructed near the mouth of the Saginaw River in September and October may already be helping to correct decades of damage from humans, invasive species, the wind, and tides.
How one community plans to permanently preserve drinking water supply
The Bluebelt program is designed to permanently protect properties that are vital for safeguarding Ann Arbor’s drinking water supply.
Meeting rural Michiganders’ mental health care needs
Michigan’s rural residents face different challenges when accessing mental health care than residents of urban areas. Transportation issues, loneliness, and limited group therapy options can compound their mental health needs. To address these challenges, community mental health (CMH) agencies like Sanilac County Community Mental Health innovate community-based solutions that meet their populations where they are at.
Mental health agencies strengthen services through community collaborations
Across Michigan, community mental health (CMH) agencies are expanding their reach through partnerships with local organizations that address housing, transportation, and other barriers to care. These collaborations aim to create a more coordinated and accessible mental health system, particularly for individuals with complex needs.
From tornado to ice storm, collaborative addresses unmet needs in Otsego County
Inspired by a string of recent disasters, the START Collaborative aims to address unmet needs in Otsego County through collaboration between nonprofits, schools, hospitals, government entities, and businesses.
Doctors expand dental care access for veterans in need
Two Michigan veterans care advocates are tackling the critical gap in veterans’ dental care, offering free clinics through grants and sustainable community programs.
How natural hydrogen, hiding deep in the Earth, could be new energy source
Natural hydrogen costs nothing to make and does not emit any carbon dioxide or other human‑caused pollutants.
Mining town turned ghost town revived each year for Christmas tradition
For one morning each December, the former residents of Picher bring a ghost town back to life. The Economic Hardship Reporting Project and Oxford American documented this annual tradition and the toxic legacy that scattered Picher's residents.
Pints for the Planet: Michigan brewery saves grains from dumps, cuts carbon footprint
Griffin Claw Brewing in Birmingham is changing the brewery game by implementing multiple sustainable practices like sending their brewers' grain to local farmers and recapturing CO2 to prevent it from entering the atmosphere.
New man-made reef helps restore fish, culture, and a decimated habitat
A reef constructed near the mouth of the Saginaw River in September and October may already be helping to correct decades of damage from humans, invasive species, the wind, and tides.
How one community plans to permanently preserve drinking water supply
The Bluebelt program is designed to permanently protect properties that are vital for safeguarding Ann Arbor’s drinking water supply.
Meeting rural Michiganders’ mental health care needs
Michigan’s rural residents face different challenges when accessing mental health care than residents of urban areas. Transportation issues, loneliness, and limited group therapy options can compound their mental health needs. To address these challenges, community mental health (CMH) agencies like Sanilac County Community Mental Health innovate community-based solutions that meet their populations where they are at.
Mental health agencies strengthen services through community collaborations
Across Michigan, community mental health (CMH) agencies are expanding their reach through partnerships with local organizations that address housing, transportation, and other barriers to care. These collaborations aim to create a more coordinated and accessible mental health system, particularly for individuals with complex needs.
From tornado to ice storm, collaborative addresses unmet needs in Otsego County
Inspired by a string of recent disasters, the START Collaborative aims to address unmet needs in Otsego County through collaboration between nonprofits, schools, hospitals, government entities, and businesses.
Doctors expand dental care access for veterans in need
Two Michigan veterans care advocates are tackling the critical gap in veterans’ dental care, offering free clinics through grants and sustainable community programs.
