Anyone following recent national and international news about the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline could be forgiven for believing the pipeline might shutter any day now, with major implications for winter fuel prices.
Fossil Finds: Great Lakes coral and sea life remnants say much about its past and future
The Great Lakes region was once covered in seawater and home to various tropical organisms. Because of this, the region houses numerous diverse fossils. Great Lakes Now has compiled a list on several museums that showcase them.
First phase of cleanup at former steel mill site complete. Now what?
Over the years, several contaminated areas have been found on the site. Federal and state environmental officials discovered thousands of gallons of PCB oil and many other pollutants stored on the grounds.
Say Goodbye to Your National Parks Road Trips?
Climate change is already shaking up the natural world, changing the timing of seasonal snow melts, flower blooms and animal migrations. Now a new study from researchers at Utah State University suggests that, not surprisingly, it will also change when people interact with those landscapes.
Sustainable Shipping: The Port of Montreal’s role as the Great Lakes’ green gateway
The Port of Montreal is one of two ports with a perfect score under Green Marine’s sustainability certification program. As such a large and critically positioned port, Montreal also has arguably more money to spend on sustainability initiatives than many other ports.
Panel advising Michigan agencies on how to reduce lead levels in drinking water holds first meeting
The seven-member “Corrosion Control Advisory Panel” is part of a broader effort by the state to address aging lead service lines.
Bringing the fight against dams to COP26
Indigenous activists and allies from Oregon to Chile are highlighting how dams harm the climate and Indigenous peoples worldwide.
Don’t worry, that stuff that turned a Clinton Twp. creek bright green was non-toxic
A Clinton Township creek that turned bright green over the weekend did not change color because of antifreeze or any other toxic substance, according to Macomb County Public Works and township officials.
Walleye Windfall: Lake Erie bait and tackle is big small business
Small shops and lure makers keep anglers happy and fish fed.
Whitmer proposes $300M in water funding for communities
Michigan Gov. Whitmer proposed $300 million to help local utilities address elevated lead levels, plan for pipe replacement and connect users of contaminated wells to municipal supplies.
