Tagged: natural resources

Radio Made in Michigan
2:33 pm
Mon April 8, 2013

Rock keyboard legend Chuck Leavell talks sustainability and growth models

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Known for his music and keyboard work, Chuck Leavell will join the Rolling Stones on this years 50 & Counting Tour.

The U.S population is expected to increase by 90 million in the next 30 years. According to the book  "Growing a Better America: Smart, Strong, Sustainable,"  now is the time for the Untied State’s to plan for that growth.  The books author,  Chuck Leveall,  is a conservationist, confounder of the Mother Nature Network,  tree farm owner and rock-n- roll star. He’s toured with Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, George Harrison and many others. Leavell  discusses his thoughts on growth models, conservation and music.


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Radio Made in Michigan
1:30 pm
Wed February 13, 2013

Current State #23 | February 13, 2013

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Built in the 1950s, Lansing's Eckert Power Station is the Board of Water and Light's oldest.

  • Current State #23 | February 13, 2013

Today on Current State: City Pulse's Andy Balaskovitz on the latest Lansing city council squabble, potential sale of city's Board of Water and Light; Neighbors in Action features ePIFanyNOW; solutions to record low water levels in Great Lakes ; an "owl prowl"; and Business Leaders for Michigan CEO Doug Rothwell.

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Radio Made in Michigan
6:30 am
Tue January 22, 2013

Current State #7 | January 22, 2013

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Last December, Governor Rick Snyder signed Public Act 520, which empowers the state's Natural Resources Commission to institute a wolf hunting season.

On today's Current State: A report card for Michigan charter schools, wolf hunting, the Detroit auto show, MSU hockey and the secrets to a happy marriage.

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