A heat wave extending from the Midwest to New England moved closer to a breaking point Thursday, with millions of people sweating it out for another day.
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Energy News Roundup: Great Lakes shipping industry says it could use decarbonization funding too
Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
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Heat Islands in the Great Lakes: Community, infrastructure and fresh water solutions
Heat is becoming a threat in cities everywhere. Here is the second half of our two-part series which looks at the connection between heat and health, the role water plays, what’s being done, and where these cities have room to improve.
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Reef Rescue and Wild Edibles
Cleaning up toxins caused by copper mining, and foraging for Great Lakes wild foods.
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Why some municipalities are looking at putting solar panels on water
Floating solar panels are somewhat new in the U.S. In some places, the competition for land makes putting solar panel on plastic rafts feasible.
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Canada-U.S. mayors want to tap Great Lakes region’s water for economic transformation
“Sustainable prosperity” and innovation are key to mayors’ 10-year plan. Expert says economic transition from the Rust Belt era is more appropriate, cautions “today’s abundance may be tomorrow’s drought.”
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I Speak for the Fish: What’s a true bass?
White bass are like freshwater wolves: elusive, with a love of wide open spaces and killer teamwork.
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PFAS News Roundup: Michigan farmer threatens to sue EPA over PFAS
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in the Great Lakes region.
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Why clear water helps loons survive
A recent study has found a positive correlation between the clarity of lakes in Northern Wisconsin and the survivability of loon chicks.
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Heat Islands in the Great Lakes: The human health cost
Heat is becoming a threat in cities everywhere. Here is part one of our two-part series that takes a looks at the connection between heat and health, the role water plays, what’s being done and where these cities have room to improve.