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Nibi Chronicles: “The trees of our homeland”

The Ojibwe word for the paper birch is wiigwaasi-mitig — or Nimishoomis wiigwaas — Grandfather Birch.

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Multi-state group prepares Great Lakes basin for effects of climate change

The Great Lakes Commission has a plan to guide the states and provinces surrounding the Great Lakes toward protecting their communities from the climate-change damage.

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PFAS News Roundup: ‘Forever chemicals’ in Lake Michigan

Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in this biweekly headline roundup.

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PFAS News Roundup: New requirements taking effect in 2023 to protect consumers from ‘forever chemicals’

Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in this biweekly headline roundup.

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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.

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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.

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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.