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Author Archives: Brett Walton, Circle of Blue

Posted inIndustry, Energy, Economic Development

The Great Lakes Are Wasting a Massive Source of Clean Energy

by Brett Walton, Circle of Blue March 24, 2026April 1, 2026

Huge potential gains from using waste heat from sewers, data centers, and power plants.

Posted inGreat Lakes News Collaborative

The energy boom is coming for Great Lakes water

by Brett Walton, Circle of Blue February 12, 2026February 12, 2026
Posted inBlue Economy, Featured, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Latest News, News, The Blue Economy, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Despite U.S. research resistance, Great Lakes aims to be Silicon Valley for water

by Brett Walton, Circle of Blue May 22, 2025November 7, 2025
Posted inBlue Economy, Drinking Water, Featured, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, The Blue Economy, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Water determines Great Lakes region’s economic future

by Brett Walton, Circle of Blue May 12, 2025November 7, 2025

Latest News

  • Climate experts say spring is coming earlier. How will that affect agriculture and ecosystems?
    An earlier spring affects when migratory birds arrive, leaves emerge and fruit ripens — among plants and animals that determine ecosystem health.
  • Nature is the classroom at this central Wisconsin elementary school
    Sauk County's Tower Rock Elementary School teaches students outdoors once a week.
  • Data centers are straining the grid. Can they be forced to pay for it?
    As backlash grows, a nationwide search is underway for solutions to the AI energy crunch.

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