Government officials begin the grim task of prioritizing which cold lakes and rivers to sacrifice — or save — as the climate changes. Not all cold-water loving fish may survive in the northern Great Lakes region.
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WATCH: Supreme court un-protects many U.S. wetlands
There is concern about millions of acres of wetlands across America, including the Great Lakes region, following a U.S. Supreme Court decision.
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Energy News Roundup: Vision for green energy in underserved communities, nationwide burst of clean energy jobs
Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
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Enbridge: Federal review of Line 5 tunnel permit is ‘inexplicably lethargic’
The Canadian energy giant pleads with Michigan officials to intervene, saying federal authorities are slow-walking their review of a key permit needed to build a tunnel in a pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac.
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I’m working to revitalize an Indigenous language and bring it into the future
Language revitalization efforts, both in Canada and the U.S., are opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reclaim their cultural ties. Strategies for revitalizing languages range from language documentation to immersion language schools.
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Tracing for human remains on shipwrecks with environmental DNA
The study used environmental DNA, a revolutionary way to assist in studying life on earth. It allows scientists to uncover hidden aspects of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems by analyzing genetic material in the environment.
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Great Lakes Moment: Detroit’s new Ralph Wilson Park will provide habitats for a healthy ecosystem
For over 100 years, the Detroit River was perceived as a working waterway that supported industry and commerce. As such, its shoreline was progressively hardened with concrete seawalls, steel sheet piling, or broken concrete.
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Book Review: Saving our changing menu in the Great Lakes region and beyond
“Our Changing Menu: Climate Change and the Foods We Love and Need” offers examples of how our global food system is affected by climate change. More importantly, it offers hope and solutions for the future that can be applied right here in the Great Lakes region and beyond.
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Climate change is harming Michigan hunting and fishing, groups warn lawmakers
Michigan’s wild places are under threat as warmer temperatures cause species to migrate northward and rivers to overheat. Advocates called for more resources to protect Michigan’s fish and game from those changes.
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Clock ticks for water utilities to join national PFAS settlements
A decision is needed soon for funds to remove toxic chemicals from drinking water.