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Counting the Kirtland’s warbler
-Volunteers and conservation groups and agencies are in the jack pine forests this week, counting the Kirtland’s warbler which almost went extinct in the 1980s because of loss of habitat.
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This startup turns steel and aluminum waste into usable metals
-Chicago-area Sun Metalon removes gunk and grime from metal slivers normally thrown away, helping to reduce emissions from aluminum and steel production.
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As data centers proliferate across Illinois, communities grapple with how to supply the necessary water
-Computing facilities require lots of water to operate, putting the burden of allocating resources on municipalities.
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How America’s prairie was nearly destroyed — and why it should be restored
-A new book traces the environmental collapse of a crucial ecosystem and how its return could fight climate change.
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Petition seeks state listing of wolves as bills seek to remove federal protections
-Congressional Republicans have introduced bills to delist wolves and bar court review of the decision.
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AuthorsFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsI Speak for the FishLatest NewsNewsScience, Technology, ResearchI Speak for the Fish: The hardest lake sturgeon dive in the Great Lakes
-The largest lake sturgeon spawning site in the Great Lakes is difficult for even the most skilled of divers to reach, let alone film.
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Outdoors enthusiasts asked to prevent spreading invasive pests
-Outdoor activities such as boating, off-roading, and even hiking can spread invasive species if precautions are not taken.
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New book digs into Indigenous cuisine through archaeology, culture and ecology
-In a new book, archeologists who study past societies of the Great Lakes agree “you are what you eat,” but they say there’s a lot more to it than that.
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How sensors, software, and other tech could help Ohio’s aging power grid
-A new state law will require utilities and regulators to explore advanced transmission technologies before pursuing conventional grid expansion projects.
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Wisconsin might have to pick up tab to retain pollution protections under proposed budget cuts to EPA
-Wisconsin might lose federal funding that supports state staff working to keep air, water and lands clean under proposed EPA budget cuts.
