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Michigan farmers thankful for cool temperatures after high mid-April temperatures

Avatar photo by Capital News Service April 27, 2023January 19, 2024

These wild swings in temperatures are never good, said Jeffrey Andresen, Michigan’s state climatologist.

Posted inAccountability

Mixed messages: Making sense of Biden’s environmental justice order

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt April 27, 2023January 20, 2024

Meanwhile, a Detroit environmental justice organization had a simple message for the White House: stop approving new fossil fuel projects.

Posted inVoices

OPINION: In the wake of outages, Michigan’s legislature must act for utility accountability

by Jamesa Johnson Greer April 27, 2023January 19, 2024

It’s time for our legislators to listen to our communities and act to hold investor-owned utilities like DTE accountable.

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Day 6: Using your freezer to reduce food waste (and save money)

Avatar photo by Make Food Not Waste April 27, 2023August 8, 2024

Here are some tips for becoming a successful food-freezing champion to reduce waste and save money

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Day 5: How to help your community fight food waste

Avatar photo by Make Food Not Waste April 26, 2023August 8, 2024

Looking to join the fight against community food waste? Here’s how to get involved.

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How Meals on Wheels is a climate-relief model

by Nexus Media News April 25, 2023January 19, 2024

Meal delivery programs are uniquely positioned to keep the most vulnerable safe during climate emergencies.

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Day 4: How to start composting your food waste

Avatar photo by Make Food Not Waste April 25, 2023August 8, 2024

Composting household food waste eliminates methane production and has a whole host of other benefits. 

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Day 3: How much food do we really waste?

Avatar photo by Make Food Not Waste April 24, 2023August 8, 2024

Let’s look at how to keep track of all the food you’re wasting and look for ways to reduce what goes in the trash.

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Day 2: Meal planning to reduce food waste

Avatar photo by Make Food Not Waste April 23, 2023August 8, 2024

Discover practical strategies to reduce food waste, save money, and make the most of your groceries with our 7-Day Food Waste Challenge.

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Day 1: Three steps for cleaning out and organizing your fridge

Avatar photo by Make Food Not Waste April 22, 2023August 8, 2024

Food waste happens because we don’t know it’s there. When food gets hidden at the back of the fridge, it’s much more likely to be forgotten and wasted. 

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