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Posted inDetroit, Featured, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science Says What, Science, Technology & Research

The solar eclipse is a great opportunity for students and citizen scientists alike

by Sarah Derouin, Great Lakes Now March 22, 2024
Posted inClimate Change, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Science, Technology & Research

Road salt use dips 37% in Michigan warm winter, saving millions, easing pollution

by Bridge Michigan March 21, 2024
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Cleveland, Feature Cleveland, Featured, James Proffitt, Lake Erie, Latest News, News, Ohio, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Tourism, Who We Are and What We Do

Where to see rare solar eclipse in Ohio

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now March 19, 2024November 8, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Featured, Fish, Birds and Animals, I Speak for the Fish, Latest News, News, Recreation and Tourism, Science, Technology & Research, Who We Are and What We Do

I Speak for the Fish: When a bass is not a bass

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now March 18, 2024November 8, 2025
Posted inAgriculture, Climate Change, Featured, Forests and Plants, Guest Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Wisconsin

The Northwoods is now a month into unusually early maple tapping season

by WXPR March 13, 2024November 8, 2025
Posted inAgriculture, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Connect, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Invasive Species, Live, News, Play, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Science, Technology & Research, The Catch, Work

Is nuclear power clean energy?

by Great Lakes Now March 12, 2024
Posted inClimate Change, Featured, Lake Superior, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Science, Technology & Research

Lake Superior is warming fast. Its national parks are starting work to cut fossil fuels

by Interlochen Public Radio March 12, 2024November 8, 2025
Posted inAgriculture, Featured, Fish, Birds and Animals, Guest Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, Pennsylvania, Region, Science, Technology & Research

Pennsylvania farmers convicted of poisoning over two dozen migratory birds

by Great Lakes Echo March 12, 2024November 8, 2025
Posted inFeatured, Forests and Plants, Lake Superior, Latest News, News, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Wisconsin

Ottawa National Forest creates shaded fuel brakes to help protect communities from wildfires

by WXPR March 1, 2024November 8, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Featured, Fish, Birds and Animals, James Proffitt, Lake Erie, Lake Michigan, Latest News, Michigan, News, Recreation and Tourism, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s state fish tops the food chain

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now February 22, 2024

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  • Setting Fires On Purpose to Cut Risk of Catastrophic Wildfires
    A centuries-old tool for safety is reducing wildfire risk, while helping to protect pristine inland lakes.
  • When Forests Burn, Lakes Suffer
    Severe fires can damage soils, increase runoff, and degrade water quality in remote watersheds.
  • Pennsylvania Activists Urge Lawmakers to Help Curb Soaring Electric Bills
    Despite skyrocketing demand driven by data center development, the industry says it is not the cause of increasing costs for consumers.

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