I Speak for the Fish: And the survey says…
Doom and gloom coverage of the Great Lakes’ underwater realm has unfairly skewed the public’s perception.
Energy News Roundup: Community programs to provide solar for low-income residents in Illinois, Ohio
Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
‘Circular economy’ programs aim to reduce waste and build jobs
Programs find new life for items including rejected carrots, NFL banners, and discarded clothing.
Join Bridge, Circle of Blue to discuss Michigan lawmakers’ water priorities
On Jan. 25, Bridge Michigan environment reporter Kelly House will moderate a Zoom discussion about the priorities for water in the 2023 Michigan Legislature.
These 3 Detroit restaurants are tackling climate change in the kitchen
Food waste is a leading contributor of greenhouse gases. These Detroit restaurants are finding creative – and tasty – ways to reduce their contribution.
Scientists: Atmospheric carbon might turn lakes more acidic
The Great Lakes have endured a lot the past century, from supersized algae blobs to invasive mussels and bloodsucking sea lamprey.
Michigan Democrats aiming to erase business friendly environmental laws
From polluter pay laws to plastic bag bans, Democrats and environmental advocates hope to reverse Republican-passed laws.
Study: Toxic PFAS chemical plume detected in Green Bay
Toxic chemicals produced by a plant that manufactures firefighting foam has seeped through groundwater to Lake Michigan’s Green Bay.
Great Lakes Moment: The great blue herons of Stony Island
It can be quite unsettling to hear the unexpected “frahnk frahnk” of a startled great blue heron who just had its fishing expedition disrupted.
PFAS News Roundup: 3M says it will stop making ‘forever chemicals’ by 2025, but global problem remains
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in this biweekly headline roundup.
Shrinking Winter Update: Researching ice coverage, documenting Great Lakes life
This episode aired in February and was one of our favorites this year, so we brought it back around with updates.
Biden’s signature advances major projects in water bill
Biden signed a bill that directs the Army Corps of Engineers on infrastructure projects to protect against storms worsened by climate change.