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Ski Slopes and Saunas
- by Great Lakes Now

A skier’s paradise on Lake Superior shores, Great Lakes sauna culture and more.

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PFAS News Roundup: MIT chemists designed a sensor that detects PFAS
- by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now

Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in this biweekly headline roundup.

Ontario weakens watershed protections (again) as natural resources minister gets new powers
- by The Narwhal

New rules reduce buffer zones between development and wetlands and empower Doug Ford’s cabinet to issue permits without their say.

Waves of Change: Meet bird conservationist and migration counter Alison Vilag
- by Great Lakes Now

Waves of Change is an online interview series highlighting the diverse faces and perspectives shaping the environmental justice movement throughout the Great Lakes region.

Illinois and Army Corps at an impasse over building barrier to prevent invasive carp
- by WBEZ

Gov. JB Pritzker sent a letter expressing concern over costs of the $1 billion project and the burden to Illinois taxpayers.

Are Great Lakes cities ready for climate migrants?
- by Great Lakes Echo

The Great Lakes region has a lower risk of extreme weather compared to other parts of the country.

From the Ice Age to Now: A Lake Erie timeline

The ups and downs of the southernmost Great Lake.

The solar eclipse is a great opportunity for students and citizen scientists alike
- by Sarah Derouin, Great Lakes Now

Educators, students, and science enthusiasts in the region are teaming up with NASA to take important weather measurements during the event.

Composting, water access and backyard chickens: Detroit’s urban farming evolution
- by Planet Detroit

The city’s first urban agriculture director aims to help gardeners access land and water while making urban farming a seamless part of the city’s policy.

Road salt use dips 37% in Michigan warm winter, saving millions, easing pollution
- by Bridge Michigan

Michigan in poised to save $10 million in road salt costs, bucking a trend of increased use — and pollution — in lakes, rivers and groundwater.

International nuclear energy expert questions Michigan’s Palisades restart
- by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now

Holtec’s lack of nuclear operating experience is cited as a potential issue, and expert Mycle Schneider urges a focus on renewables.

Where to see rare solar eclipse in Ohio

A solar eclipse is expected to draw large crowds to Lake Erie, and tourism officials are preparing for an early start to the 2024 season.

 

The Great Lakes Now monthly television program is produced by Detroit Public TV in partnership with a network of PBS affiliates around the region. Shooting on location in eight states and Canada, the magazine-style show brings viewers stories about the recreational, economic, scientific, political and environmental issues related to the Great Lakes and drinking water.

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