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Posted inClimate Change, Events and Special Broadcasts, Interview, Latest News, News, Science, Technology, Research, Video

Sustainability and fighting climate change with University of Michigan President Santa Ono

by GLN Editor April 4, 2023

Great Lakes Now presents University of Michigan President Santa Ono in conversation about sustainability and how we can fight climate change.

Posted inBlue Economy, Cleveland, Feature Cleveland, Featured, Illinois, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, News, Ohio, Ontario, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region

‘Circular economy’ programs aim to reduce waste and build jobs

by Institute for Nonprofit News January 10, 2023
Posted inChicago, Climate Change, Equity and Environmental Justice, Featured, Illinois, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Science, Technology, Research

Hydroponic greenhouses continue to offer solution to urban food deserts

by Audrey Henderson February 10, 2022November 9, 2025
Posted inClimate Change, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Featured, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, Quebec, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Shipping and Ports, Waterfront Development

Sustainable Shipping: The Port of Montreal’s role as the Great Lakes’ green gateway

by Kari Lydersen November 24, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inClimate Change, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Featured, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, Science, Technology, Research, Shipping and Ports

Green Marine: Are voluntary efforts enough to improve port sustainability?

by Kari Lydersen November 3, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Chicago, Drinking Water, Equity and Environmental Justice, Feature-Chicago, Gary Wilson, Illinois, Lake Michigan, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Priority Shift: Chicago mayor sets environmental sights on neglected communities

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now July 24, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inBlue Economy, Budget, Climate Change, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Municipalities, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research

Great Lakes Energy News Roundup: Nuclear plant bailout, energy grants, and new wind and solar gardens on the coasts

by Ian Wendrow August 1, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Authors, Drinking Water, Equity and Environmental Justice, Natasha Blakely, News, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Resource, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Water Withdrawals, Who We Are and What We Do

Sustainable Brands Day 4: It ended with a dance performance

by Natasha Blakely June 10, 2019
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Natasha Blakely, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Who We Are and What We Do

Erie Hack: Preventing, solving and tracking toxic algae bloom most popular issue for teams to tackle

by Natasha Blakely June 6, 2019
Posted inBudget, Drinking Water, Interview, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Video, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

What is the role of industry in water stewardship?

by Mary Ellen Geist July 3, 2018November 9, 2025

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  • Great Lakes shipping lost third of season to ‘inadequate icebreaking’
    The Lake Carriers Association said in a report that it lost 82 shipping days this year because the US Coast Guard failed to break enough ice. Despite repeated attempts, Congress hasn’t invested in a new icebreaker for the Great Lakes.
  • Whitefish waning. Should Michigan have commercial trout, walleye catches?
    Bills under consideration in the House aim to expand commercial access to walleye and trout as whitefish catch rates plummet. Recreational fishing advocates and state fishing regulators object.
  • Around 200 acres protected along Lake Superior for longest national scenic trail
    The Trust for Public Land conveyed 213 acres to the National Park Service this spring in Iron County.

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