America’s deadly addiction to war
America has a deadly addiction to war. Since 1950, presidents of both political parties have sent American troops into conflicts across the globe, killed countless people, sacrificed the lives and limbs of American servicemen and women, and wasted trillions of dollars. Yet these wars have ...
Keeping invasive pests out of Michigan starts with firewood
It should have come as absolutely no surprise to anyone paying the least amount of attention, a recent state decision to quarantine out-of-state firewood as one viable way to battle invasive species and plant diseases. But beginning Jan. 1, that’s what’s going to happen. From where we sit, it’s a great idea and one that has significant scientific underpinnings. The new policy was announced by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Michigan Invasive Species Program. Firewood may look harmless, but it can harbor pests and pathogens that are difficult ...
Time change a reminder to check smoke alarms
With the clocks turning back this past Sunday, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and its Bureau of Fire Services urges residents to take a few minutes to test their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, a simple step that could save lives. As of Oct. 9, Michigan has recorded 63 fire-related deaths in 55 fatal fire incidents. Fire departments have responded to more than 14,500 structure fires statewide, including 8,118 residential fires. That averages more than 50 structure fires each day, including nearly 29 residential fires. "Every life lost to a fire is a ...
