With control of the White House and the Senate, Republicans are poised to upend U.S. climate policy.
Posted inEquity and Environmental Justice, Industry, Lake Superior, Latest News, Michigan, News, Ontario, Politics, Region, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Wisconsin
Public hearing draws on big questions about Upper Peninsula copper mining
In Gogebic County, on the western end of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, towering old-growth evergreens carpet the landscape as it rolls down toward the deep blue of Lake Superior.
Posted inAdvocacy, Energy, Featured, Industry, Latest News, News, Policy, Politics, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments
The race for clean energy is local
A couple hundred overlooked public officials control the U.S. power grid — and some of them are on your ballots.
Posted inDrinking Water, Featured, Groundwater Contamination, Infrastructure, Latest News, Lead, Michigan, News, PFAS, Politics, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology & Research, Water Quality, Wisconsin
Students at Michigan State and Wisconsin win EPA funding for environmental health innovations
Students from Michigan State University and the University of Wisconsin are among the winners of a contest for innovations in sustainability.
Posted inDrinking Water, Equity and Environmental Justice, Groundwater Contamination, Latest News, Lead, News, Politics, Region, Water Quality, Wisconsin
Wisconsin communities receive $273M for drinking water projects
State awards financial aid to 86 communities for projects to address lead pipes, PFAS contamination.
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Climate, Feature Detroit, Featured, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Habitat Restoration, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do
Great Lakes Moment: Sacred Grounds
Restoring habitats and supporting green infrastructure with houses of worship in Detroit.
Posted inEquity and Environmental Justice, Featured, Latest News, Minnesota, News, Politics, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Tourism, Waves of Change
Waves of Change: Meet Maji ya Chai Land Sanctuary founder Rebeka Ndosi
Rebeka Ndosi — founder of Maji ya Chai Land Sanctuary — is a healer, teacher, public speaker and community coach.
Posted inEnergy, Industry, Latest News, News, Politics
Competing Visions for U.S. Auto Industry Clash in Presidential Election, With the EV Future Pressing at the Border
“The outcome of the election can have a very significant impact on the potential growth rate of EVs in the U.S. market.”
Posted inGreat Lakes News Collaborative, Latest News, Michigan, News, PFAS, Region, Water Quality
Up to 3.2M in Michigan may be getting water from PFAS-tainted aquifers
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.
Posted inClimate, Industry, Latest News, News, Ohio, Politics, Region, Science, Technology & Research, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments
Ohio environmental advocates weigh in on 2024 presidential candidates’ stance on climate change
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.
