In Marquette County, a $145 million project promises to turn dangerous mining waste into valuable metals. Proponents hope it signals a new era of cleaner mining, but some are skeptical.
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The hidden rivers fueling urban floods
A look at “ghost streams” — the invisible buried rivers that flow beneath our feet.
Posted inIllinois, Indiana, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region
Environmental cred questioned for Biden-backed ‘hydrogen hub’ in Northwest Indiana
Supporters say the billion-dollar federal investment will create green jobs and slash emissions, but opponents see a fossil fuel shell game.
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Breaking Point: Minnesota’s mining legacy includes massive lake of wastewater
The Minnesota Supreme Court will decide whether a mining company is required to examine how their proposed expansion will impact Lake Superior.
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In Detroit’s Poletown East neighborhood, residents find healing among the trees
Detroit’s Poletown East residents turned a vacant lot into Circle Forest, a tree park offering a peaceful city retreat and encouraging nature enjoyment.
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Points North: Saving David
One minute David Holtfreter was kayaking on Lake Michigan, the next he was fighting for his life. A fisherman swam out to rescue him, but David wasn’t able to thank him in the commotion that followed.
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5 Reasons to Build a Backyard Frog Pond
Building a frog pond offers a variety of benefits and is a great way to connect with your local environment.
Posted inClimate Change, Featured, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Science, Technology, Research
Where did all the climate voters go?
Michigan and other battleground states might have swung for Trump, but they elected environmentalists to U.S. Senate seats, too.
Posted inFeatured, Fish, Birds and Animals, Guest Article, Lake Superior, Latest News, News, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Wisconsin
After a dramatic decline, lake trout have recovered in most of Lake Superior
Assessments show as many or more fish as there were prior to an invasion of sea lamprey.
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Energy News Roundup: Line 5’s potential reroute plus mining permits stoke fears of contamination
Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news.