Topic: Michigan Technological University
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Mining boom in Michigan: economic boost or environmental nuisance?
Demand for metals on the world market is prompting a mining boom in Michigan's rural Upper Peninsula, where jobs are scarce. But possible environmental damage to forests, lakes, and rivers alarms some locals.
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How could Virginia quake be felt in Canada and crack the Washington Monument?
Rocks of the East Coast conduct earthquakes much better than rocks in the West. It means a moderate quake in rural Virginia can travel far and damage the Washington Monument.
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Lake Michigan's ecosystem facing collapse
An invasive mussel is devouring Lake Michigan's phytoplankton, the basis for the lake's food chain.
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BP cleanup: Are other firms in Gulf oil spill blame game helping?
BP is leading the Gulf oil spill cleanup because it has a majority share in the well. Other companies connected to the Deepwater Horizon operation are helping, but not at their own expense – yet.
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Available now: a volcanic ash detector for aircraft
A scientist in Norway has developed an infrared volcanic ash detector that allows aircraft to see and avoid the Iceland volcanic ash clouds invisible to radar.
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A wake-up call on water use
A long-running resource issue finally trickles down to more consumers.
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