Beth Weiler
Reporter, Michigan RadioBeth Weiler is a Newsroom intern covering the environment for Michigan Radio.
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Michigan's black bear population is growing. Officials from the Michigan DNR say there are more than 12,000 bears across the northern parts of the state. -
The U.S. EPA strengthened its soot air quality standard from 12 micrograms per liter to 9 micrograms. Members of the Great Lakes Business Network are happy with the rule. -
The Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail stretches about 20 miles through Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. A new segment of the trail would add about five miles, but require the removal of over 7,200 trees, according to one independent analysis. -
Michigan Technological University's wolf-moose study is the longest running predator-prey study in the world. Surveying was suspended this year because of prolonged warm temperatures melting some of the ice pack on Isle Royale. -
Michigan dispensaries sold over $3 billion in medical- and recreational-use marijuana in 2023. Industry experts say 2024 could see slower sales as the market approaches saturation. -
The Michigan Food Waste Policy Road Map is an offshoot of the MI Healthy Climate Plan, aiming to contribute to the goal of reaching carbon neutrality in Michigan by 2050. -
Michigan's Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform was established in June 2021 with a goal of recommending changes to the state's juvenile justice system.
