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Spartan Newsroom provides news and information about campus and the surrounding Michigan State University community. Content is produced by students enrolled in classes at or participating in extracurricular clubs affiliated with Michigan State’s School of Journalism. Capital News Service reporters cover state government for member newspapers and digital media outlets across the state of Michigan.

Fibrous algae under microscope
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Microfibers in Great Lakes algae: A hidden threat to wildlife and our water?

Avatar photo by Capital News Service April 18, 2025April 18, 2025

Microfibers, tiny plastic strings from washing fabrics, are present in every algae sample from four of the Great Lakes, carrying toxic chemicals like PFAS to other organisms.

President Trump's tariffs pose challenges for Michigan's cherry industry, as growers fear rising costs and decreased global competitiveness.
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Trump’s tariffs and severe weather put Michigan cherry industry on the edge

Avatar photo by Capital News Service April 18, 2025April 18, 2025
Detroit skyline at dawn.
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Michigan climate action plans must better address marginalized communities: study

Avatar photo by Capital News Service February 28, 2025February 28, 2025
State Rep. Ron Robinson, R-Utica.
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Can Michigan finally silence its highways? Lawmakers push for noise abatement funding

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Midwestern farmhouse and field in winter.
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Biosolids use by Michigan farmers sparks PFAS fears

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cannabis use newborns
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Pregnant and using cannabis? New study warns of lower birth weight

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urban heat island
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Hotter temps worsen health inequalities in Detroit

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Climate change puts oak trees in Great Lakes at risk

Avatar photo by Capital News Service December 13, 2024December 13, 2024
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Michigan residents prepare for rising heating costs as winter nears

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Metro Detroit study: Robins’ lead levels predict soil contamination

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