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Posted inLatest News, News, Region

Wildfire smoke from Canadian blazes threatens Detroit air quality

by Planet Detroit May 30, 2025
Posted inIndustry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, Ohio, Region

Why the solar industry is counting Ohio’s newest energy law as a win

by Canary Media May 30, 2025
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‘Forever chemicals’ found nationwide in Canada, CBC map shows

by Donté Smith May 29, 2025November 7, 2025
Posted inAsian Carp, Illinois, Invasive Species, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Science, Technology, Research

Illinois wants to protect the Great Lakes from invasive carp. A toxic mess stands in the way.

by WBEZ May 29, 2025
Posted inGLNC, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario, Lake Superior, Latest News, News

Great Lakes slightly colder than usual ahead of summer

by Bridge Michigan May 29, 2025
Posted inFish, Birds and Animals, Latest News, News, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Wisconsin

Hundreds of fish killed by manure runoff in Monroe County

by Wisconsin Public Radio May 28, 2025
Posted inGLNC, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Lake Erie, Latest News, News

Michigan’s fight against Lake Erie pollution didn’t work. What happens next?

by Bridge Michigan May 28, 2025
Posted inClimate Change, GLNC, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Latest News, News, Science, Technology, Research

Great Lakes temperature extremes intensifying due to climate change

by Michigan Public May 27, 2025
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The Legacy of Chief Blackstone: Ojibwe resistance in Great Lakes history

by Staci Lola Drouillard, Great Lakes Now May 27, 2025November 7, 2025
Posted inDonté Smith, Drinking Water, Featured, Latest News, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Everything to know about microplastics in the Great Lakes

by Lisa John Rogers, Great Lakes Now May 26, 2025November 7, 2025

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    Dozens of states are considering legislation to allow residents to use DIY plug-in solar. Follow the efforts here.
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    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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