• Industry & Economics
  • History & Culture
  • Science, Tech & Research
  • Policy & Justice
  • Recreation & Tourism
  • Water Quality & Restoration
  • Climate Change
  • Events
  • TV Series
  • Newsletter
  • Donate
  • Facebook Page
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube

Skip to content
  • Events
  • TV Series
  • Newsletter
  • Donate
  • Facebook Page
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
Great Lakes Now

Great Lakes Now

  • Events
  • TV Series
  • Newsletter
  • Donate
  • Industry & Economics
  • History & Culture
  • Science, Tech & Research
  • Policy & Justice
  • Recreation & Tourism
  • Water Quality & Restoration
  • Climate Change

Tag: environment

Posted inAlgae Blooms, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Interview, News, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Video, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

The Microplastics Mystery in the Great Lakes

by Mary Ellen Geist January 17, 2018
Posted inAlgae Blooms, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, News, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Plastic plagues the Great Lakes

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now January 16, 2018November 10, 2025
Posted inEnbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, News, Protect, Video

Two Sides of the Line 5 Pipeline in the Great Lakes

by Mary Ellen Geist January 12, 2018November 10, 2025
Posted inDrinking Water, Latest News, News, Protect, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

“Systemic” air pollution problems linger in certain Chicago neighborhoods

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now January 8, 2018November 10, 2025
Posted inDrinking Water, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Interview, News, Protect, Video, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Are Great Lakes Emergency Responders ready for an oil spill in the Straits of Mackinac?

by Mary Ellen Geist January 8, 2018November 10, 2025
Posted inArticle, Budget, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect

Former Wisconsin DNR executive to head Great Lakes EPA office

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now December 20, 2017November 10, 2025
Posted inNews, Play

Giving the Great Lakes

by Mary Ellen Geist December 19, 2017November 10, 2025
Posted inArticle, Budget, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect

Diminishing state budgets, federal deficits threaten environmental protection

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now December 17, 2017November 10, 2025
Posted inBudget, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Interview, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Video

Pipeline Safety Advisory Board gives thumbs up to resolutions calling for temporary shutdown of Line 5

by Mary Ellen Geist December 12, 2017November 10, 2025
Posted inAsian Carp, Budget, Invasive Species, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Science, Technology & Research

Pace of Asian carp plan “taking far too long”

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now December 10, 2017November 10, 2025

Posts pagination

Newer posts 1 … 40 41 42 43 44 … 55 Older posts

Latest News

  • Setting Fires On Purpose to Cut Risk of Catastrophic Wildfires
    A centuries-old tool for safety is reducing wildfire risk, while helping to protect pristine inland lakes.
  • When Forests Burn, Lakes Suffer
    Severe fires can damage soils, increase runoff, and degrade water quality in remote watersheds.
  • Pennsylvania Activists Urge Lawmakers to Help Curb Soaring Electric Bills
    Despite skyrocketing demand driven by data center development, the industry says it is not the cause of increasing costs for consumers.

Support Provided By:

Richard C. Devereaux Foundation for Energy & Environmental Programs

Polk Family Fund

48325 Alpha Drive
Suite #150
Wixom, MI 48393
Contact About Download PBS App Newsletter Donate Careers
© 2026 Great Lakes Now | Detroit PBS | 48325 Alpha Drive Suite #150, Wixom, MI 48393
FCC Public Inspection File Terms of Use Privacy Policy Donor Privacy Policy Legal Notices Requests For Proposals
Powered by Carrier Signal, Inc.