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CollaborationFish, Birds and AnimalsGreat Lakes News CollaborativeIllinoisLatest NewsNewsScience, Technology, ResearchA record year for Great Lakes piping plovers
-The Great Lakes piping plover recovery effort has been ongoing since the mid-1980s when the population got as low as a dozen nesting pairs. This year, the number reached 85 nesting pairs for the first time.
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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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How climate change may be affecting tornadoes
-The latest science on the link between climate change and natural disasters— and how they may be playing out where you live.
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How climate change is worsening extreme heat
-The latest science on the link between climate change and natural disasters — and how they may be playing out where you live.
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How climate change is worsening flooding and heavy rainfall
-The latest science on the link between climate change and natural disasters — and how they may be playing out where you live.
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How climate change is supercharging wildfires
-The latest science on the link between climate change and natural disasters — and how they may be playing out where you live.
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Points North: Once in a Blue Moon
-Blue moon ice cream, this quintessentially Midwestern, bright blue dessert, is a mystery. No one can agree on what it tastes like, and no one with the info will say. We try to find out.
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Energy News RoundupEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsMichiganMinnesotaNewsWisconsinIn Minnesota, community solar stays alive
-More energy news as Wisconsin becomes the latest state to board the nuclear power train and Michigan pauses disputed new energy efficiency standards for homes.
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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.
