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Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingFeature HomepageIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsMichiganNewsPlanet DetroitGreat Lakes energy bills are rising: Federal cuts could add to the pain
-Excessive infrastructure spending, climate change and a strained regulatory system add costs for ratepayers, advocates say.
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Disaster 101: Your guide to extreme weather preparation, relief and recovery
-No matter where you live, a disaster can hit and change your life. This comprehensive toolkit can help you stay ready, informed, and supported.
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AgricultureAuthorsDonté SmithFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsMichiganNewsScience, Technology, ResearchWater Quality and Restoration EffortsEmpowering Environmental Stewardship: How Barn Sanctuary Champions Compassion and Conservation in the Great Lakes
-Michigan’s farm animal sanctuaries offer a contrast to industrial agriculture. Learn how their sustainable practices contribute to a healthier Great Lakes ecosystem and cleaner water.
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Has this freighter made its final voyage?
-It’s been 50 years since a freighter sank in the Great Lakes. But in the summer of 2024, one freighter came dangerously close.
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AuthorsFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsJohn HartigLatest NewsNewsScience, Technology, ResearchGreat Lakes Moment: Detroit River carrion scavenger on the increase
-Tens of thousands of turkey vultures glide over the Detroit River, offering citizen scientists a surprising highlight of hawk migration season.
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Where the strawberries still grow
-Strawberries are known as heart berries or ode’iminan in Ojibwemowin and they play a special role in our regional ecosystems.
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ChicagoDrinking WaterFeature HomepageFeature LeadFeature-ChicagoIllinoisInfrastructureLatest NewsLeadNewsWater Quality and Restoration EffortsChicago residents risk daily lead exposure from toxic pipes. Replacing them will take decades.
-The city with the most lead service lines in the country doesn’t plan to finish replacing them until 2076.
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AYITWKAYITWKGLFeature HomepageForests and PlantsHistory and CultureLatest NewsNewsRecreation and TourismScience, Technology, ResearchEasy summer foraging adventures the whole family will remember
-Skip the screens with these low-effort foraging adventures that feel rich, fun and memory-worthy.
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Algae BloomsClimate ChangeFeature HomepageLake ErieLatest NewsNewsResearch, Data and TechnologyScience, Technology, ResearchWater Quality and Restoration EffortsToxic algae blooms are lasting longer in Lake Erie − why that’s a worry for people and pets
-The blooms have become an annual problem in the Great Lakes. DNA studies show what’s growing there and why it’s dangerous.
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New report shows PFAS contamination in 98% of waterways tested
-More PFAS news as the Wisconsin Supreme Court sides with environmental regulators and Michigan AG finalizes paper mill settlement.
