New research shows that Americans have positive feelings toward nature but also detects strong undertones of longing, guilt and worry.
Posted inGreat Lakes News Collaborative, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region
Southeast Michigan facility will soon house waste from the Manhattan Project
A southeast Michigan waste disposal site will soon be home to nuclear waste from the Manhattan Project, the World War II effort to develop an atomic bomb.
Posted inAgriculture, Drinking Water, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Industry, Latest News, News, Water Quality
U.S. Movement to Limit CAFO Pollution Emboldened by Michigan Court Ruling
State Supreme Court strengthens authority to prevent mammoth tide of manure from contaminating water.
Posted inFeatured, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region
Michigan aims to tackle clean energy goals in Upper Peninsula
As part of the state’s energy transition, the Public Service Commission has to pay special attention to the Upper Peninsula and the natural gas plants that went online there just five years ago.
Posted inGreat Lakes News Collaborative, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region
Cleaning up pollution and removing crumbling dams help to restore Michigan rivers
Michigan is removing some of its abandoned and obsolete dams. The benefits include cleaning up pollution and restoring nature.
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Old Boats and New Adventures
Heritage sailing on Lake Huron and a historic passenger ship returns to its former glory.
Posted inForests and Plants, Indiana, Latest News, News, Region, Science, Technology & Research
Advocates urge Hogsett to save Indy’s at-risk urban forests
The proposed 2025 city budget lacks funding to protect urban forests.
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Storied Two Hearted River gets 21st century update in new book
Author and hydrologist Bob Otwell calls for an end to “inertia” and “lip service” on climate change and expresses concern for Michigan’s groundwater.
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PFAS Roundup: Wisconsin PFAS remediation funds still frozen due to partisan divide
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in the Great Lakes region.
Posted inFish, Birds and Animals, Lake Michigan, Latest News, News, Science, Technology & Research
Points North: Frankenfish
Lake trout are on life support in Lake Michigan. Every year, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service spends tens of millions of dollars raising and stocking them. But what if there was another way: genetic engineering. Could it be used for conservation?
