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Preventing Ground Water Contamination (.pdf)
April 13 | The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has published a Fact Sheet titled “Preventing Groundwater Contamination”. It is a 10-page guide that explains sources of ground water contamination for a variety of types of businesses and how contamination problems can be eliminated or reduced.

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Birds Might Have Originated Earlier Than Thought
February 11 | University of Michigan

Researchers at the University of Michigan suspect that modern birds might have originated before the demise of dinosaurs.

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Effect of Elevated CO₂ on Trees
January 24 | Mining Gazette

David Karnosky, a professor at Michigan Technological University has exposed trees to elevated levels of carbon dioxide. They grow faster, keep their leaves longer into the fall and photosynthesize faster.

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New Geology Field Course in East Africa
January 23 | Michigan Technological University

Michigan Technological University is now offering field courses in the East Africa Rift Valley, May 7- June 5. You can join them to study the geology of this exotic region; several course options are available.

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