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Posted inWind

As affordability issues surge, is it finally time for offshore wind?

by Stephen Starr, Great Lakes Now April 30, 2026May 4, 2026

What is the potential — and challenges — in developing offshore wind today in the Great Lakes?

Posted inNews

How Buffalo, New York has adapted to and embraced an influx of climate migrants

by Stephen Starr, Great Lakes Now October 7, 2025December 16, 2025
Posted inClimate Change, Featured, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Boom or burden? Climate migration’s impact on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

by Stephen Starr, Great Lakes Now September 30, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Cleveland, Climate Change, Feature Cleveland, Featured, Latest News, News, Ohio, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Who We Are and What We Do

How Great Lakes cities are preparing for climate migration

by Stephen Starr, Great Lakes Now September 24, 2025
Posted inFeatured, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, The Blue Economy

Are AI data centers a threat to the Great Lakes?

by Stephen Starr, Great Lakes Now May 20, 2025November 7, 2025
Posted inFeatured, Freighters, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, History and Culture, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Lake Superior, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Shipping and Ports

The fascinating history of the Great Lakes Yemeni sailors

by Stephen Starr, Great Lakes Now February 11, 2025November 8, 2025
Posted inAgriculture, Featured, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News

Agricultural runoff damages our water and kills wildlife. Could a simple drainage stopper be the solution?

by Stephen Starr, Great Lakes Now December 11, 2024November 8, 2025

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    A new federal lobbying report shows the company spent more in early 2026 as the courts consider whether federal pesticide warning labels can protect companies from state lawsuit claims.
  • As affordability issues surge, is it finally time for offshore wind?
    What is the potential — and challenges — in developing offshore wind today in the Great Lakes?
  • Lake Huron artificial reef restores fish spawning habitat
    This article was republished here with permission from Great Lakes Echo. By Samantha Ku, Great Lakes Echo A newly restored reef at… Read more: Lake Huron artificial reef restores fish spawning habitat

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