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Freighters on the Move
- by Mila Murray

Freighter food, mail delivery, and the life of a Great Lakes freighter pilot.

Mining is back in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Here’s how it works
- by Bridge Michigan

With lots of domestic well users and plenty of polluting industries, Michiganders are among the nation’s most likely to have ‘forever chemicals’ in their well water, according to a landmark federal study.

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Waves of Change: Meet Maji ya Chai Land Sanctuary founder Rebeka Ndosi
- by Great Lakes Now

Rebeka Ndosi — founder of Maji ya Chai Land Sanctuary — is a healer, teacher, public speaker and community coach.

Competing Visions for U.S. Auto Industry Clash in Presidential Election, With the EV Future Pressing at the Border
- by Inside Climate News

“The outcome of the election can have a very significant impact on the potential growth rate of EVs in the U.S. market.”

Mining is back in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Here’s how it works
- by Bridge Michigan

With lots of domestic well users and plenty of polluting industries, Michiganders are among the nation’s most likely to have ‘forever chemicals’ in their well water, according to a landmark federal study.

Ohio environmental advocates weigh in on 2024 presidential candidates’ stance on climate change
- by Ideastream Public Media

Advocates say Democrats and Republicans are leagues apart on climate change, so when looking for a climate-minded candidate, it’s best to turn to past actions and statements.

Carp Catch-22: Could improvements in Chicago waterways invite unwelcome guests?
- by WBEZ

New research suggests pollution from Chicago-area waterways might be creating an invisible barrier, deterring migration. But for how long?

A Foraged Great Lakes Woodland Chai Tea
- by Lisa M. Rose

As the season shifts and the air chills, the warmth and sustenance that the wild foods of fall offer become evermore appealing, among these appealing concoctions is Woodland Chai Tea.

2024 Election: State and Local Voters Consider Tax Increases for Water Protection
- by Circle of Blue

See how Minnesota and New York stack up against other states across the nation with water on the ballot.

Spooky Lake Superior: The SS Kamloops
- by Geo Rutherford

Just in time for Halloween, learn about the SS Kamloops — an eerie story about a shipwreck in Lake Superior, and “Old Whitey” who seems to follow divers around the wreck.

Points North: The Biggest Buck That Maybe Never Was
- by Interlochen Public Radio

In 1998, a hunter named Mitch Rompola claimed he’d shot the biggest whitetail in North America. It was all over the news, but instead of becoming a famous hunter, he became an infamous one.

Nibi Chronicles: Manoomin as medicine
- by Staci Lola Drouillard

The biochemical benefits of manoomin, or wild rice, according to collaborative research being done at the University of Minnesota.

PFAS Roundup: Vice President Harris supports Michigan-led plan to provide medical care for military victims of PFAS
- by Lisa John Rogers, Great Lakes Now

Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in the Great Lakes region.

Climate change isn’t a top issue in this election. Some Wisconsin voters say it should be.
- by Wisconsin Public Radio

In polls, climate change ranks near the bottom of voters’ list of concerns.

 

The Great Lakes Now monthly television program is produced by Detroit PBS in partnership with a network of PBS affiliates around the region. Shooting on location in eight states and Canada, the magazine-style show brings viewers stories about the recreational, economic, scientific, political and environmental issues related to the Great Lakes and drinking water.

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