This episode of Eat Your Heartland Out celebrates the flavorful and nutritious fish of the Great Lakes.
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Workers needed to fulfill America’s infrastructure goals
Local and corporate dollars will pay for some of these projects. But the infrastructure push is catalyzed by federal action.
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eFoiling and Unpaid Bills – Episode 2307
An encore presentation of stories about eFoiling, water infrastructure, and The Catch.
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Research vessels are on the Great Lakes, but there’s no crew on board
Autonomous research vessels are gathering data about fish in the Great Lakes.
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TED Countdown: Ford global director of sustainability Cynthia Williams on making Detroit a hub for climate solutions
Williams joined Great Lakes Now to expand on her TED talk, and why the automotive industry can be the driving force in making Detroit a hub for climate change solutions.
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Nibi Chronicles: A portal to the Burt Lake Band’s violent expulsion
On Oct. 15, 1900, the adults, children and elders of the Cheboiganing Band of Ottawa and Chippewa were forced out of their beds and made to watch as their houses were doused with kerosene and burned to the ground.
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TED Countdown: Musician Tunde Olaniran from Flint, Michigan on the role of art in the climate crisis
They were asked to perform one of their latest works for the TED Countdown Summit at the Fillmore Detroit. Olaniran took to the stage with four backup dancers to retell the story of the Yuruba creation myth.
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Michigan bald eagles soar back from near-extinction
In 1961, Michigan’s bald eagle population dipped to 52 breeding pairs. Bans on DDT and other harmful chemicals fed a recovery. But the national bird still faces threats from lead bullets and sprawling development.
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Eat Your Heartland Out: The importance of commercial and recreational fishing in the Great Lakes
In this episode, we get an overview of the ins and outs of fishing the Great Lakes with a spotlight on Lake Superior.
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US House budget proposal cuts funds for water system upgrades and polluted communities
The Republican-led House of Representatives is proposing to cut funds for the EPA, water distribution system repairs, and pollution cleanup.