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Great Lakes Moment: Lest we forget – A history of Detroit River oil pollution

by John Hartig, Great Lakes Now February 5, 2024November 8, 2025
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Warm weather forces park officials to suspend Isle Royale wolf count for first time in decades

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Points North: Doe, A Deer, A (Sterilized) Female Deer

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Chicago could be first major Midwestern city to ban gas in new construction

by Grist January 31, 2024
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Parts of Detroit could be radically transformed by city solar plan, for better or worse

by Planet Detroit January 30, 2024November 8, 2025
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Mandated East Palestine creek cleanup is entering final phase, environmental officials say

by Ideastream Public Media January 30, 2024November 8, 2025
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You can’t stop the lake

by Astrid Code January 30, 2024November 8, 2025
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Waves of Change: Meet Wisconsin Green Muslims founder and director Huda Alkaff

by Great Lakes Now January 29, 2024November 8, 2025
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‘It only makes sense’: Houses of worship adding solar arrays

by Interlochen Public Radio January 26, 2024November 8, 2025
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Army Corps plans $1 billion barricade to deter invasive carp at Illinois and Des Plaines Rivers

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  • Michigan mulls changes in elk hunt regulations
    The Michigan Department of Natural Resources received a record 47,493 applications for 260 elk licenses in 2025.
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    Dozens of states are considering legislation to allow residents to use DIY plug-in solar. Follow the efforts here.
  • Residents across Michigan unite for solar discounts
    Grassroots ‘Solarize’ programs have expanded across Michigan cities and counties, helping residents access group discounts on solar installations even as federal incentives have been cut.

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