The Great Lakes piping plover recovery effort has been ongoing since the mid-1980s when the population got as low as a dozen nesting pairs. This year, the number reached 85 nesting pairs for the first time.
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Great Lakes energy bills are rising: Federal cuts could add to the pain
Excessive infrastructure spending, climate change and a strained regulatory system add costs for ratepayers, advocates say.
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This Wetland Fight Could Go to the Supreme Court | Great Lakes Now
A court case pitting farmer against farmer in #Iowa could decide the fate of wetlands nationwide. There’s a provision in the US Farm Bill called Swampbuster which is designed to […]
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Disaster 101: Your guide to extreme weather preparation, relief and recovery
No matter where you live, a disaster can hit and change your life. This comprehensive toolkit can help you stay ready, informed, and supported.
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How climate change may be affecting tornadoes
The latest science on the link between climate change and natural disasters— and how they may be playing out where you live.
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How climate change is worsening extreme heat
The latest science on the link between climate change and natural disasters — and how they may be playing out where you live.
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How climate change is worsening flooding and heavy rainfall
The latest science on the link between climate change and natural disasters — and how they may be playing out where you live.
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How climate change is supercharging wildfires
The latest science on the link between climate change and natural disasters — and how they may be playing out where you live.
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The Federal Program That Funds Water Projects | Great Lakes Now
President Donald Trump is proposing a 90% cut to the federal funding that helps states pay for water projects. But how does that funding actually work? We teamed up with […]
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Points North: Once in a Blue Moon
Blue moon ice cream, this quintessentially Midwestern, bright blue dessert, is a mystery. No one can agree on what it tastes like, and no one with the info will say. We try to find out.
