Written by: Skyla Jewell-Hammie When you think of the word “sustainability,” what comes to mind? Sure, recycling and refraining from polluting the air are great ways to advocate for…
Written by: Sarah Gibes WMEAC’s 2020 Annual Meeting was held virtually on January 27. Despite the tumult of 2020, WMEAC continued to lead and support climate action throughout West…
Written by Nathan Slauer During the holiday season, it’s nearly impossible to stop dreaming about food. Your cousin texts a selfie proudly posing with his massive turkey. Scrolling through the…
Written by Skyla Jewell-Hammie This time, four years ago, the majority of voters made their way to the polls and voted in-person. Masks, disinfectant sprays, gloves, and staying six feet away…
Written by: Nathan Murphy, Environment Michigan Energy efficiency and reducing energy waste are important steps in reducing our greenhouse gas emissions and getting to 100% renewable energy. As they…
COVID-19 has now killed more than 100,000 in the US, and 25% of those deaths are Black Americans, due in part to racism, social inequity, and environmental injustices that have…
By Gregory Manni GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The nation has run out of medical masks, but an unlikely group of crafters and makers is striving to curb the shortage…
Written By Gregory Manni During a time of dire importance for the planet, Earth Day’s 50th anniversary has fallen under strange and trying circumstances. An expected 1 billion people were…
Banner Photo by Jesse Bowser on Unsplash By Gregory Manni “Roads are slickest in the first fifteen minutes.” The sheen on the surface of the road is a murky, pastel…
Written by: Madalyn Buursma Local historian Jeff Seaver has enjoyed spending time canoeing and exploring the Grand River. Part of his research has been in to the history of the…
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