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How do you manage a thousand-year flood? | Great Lakes Now | Full Episode
When a thousand‑year storm overwhelmed Milwaukee, one man faced a critical decision. Plus, why do false springs show up every year? What causes them? And as the Great Lakes are […]
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Can replacing Illinois’ toxic lead pipes lead to a workforce boom?
Illinois has nearly 1.5 million lead service lines. A new report estimates replacing the unsafe pipes has the potential to create 90,000 jobs.
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How commercial divers obliterate invasive mussels
Some of the most skilled construction jobs in the Great Lakes happen in the water itself. Commercial divers are more than just divers– they’re jacks of all trades, able to […]
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Ohio blocks big solar farm, despite apparently fake public comments
Regulators acknowledged the suspicious comments but deferred to local government opposition to Crossroads Solar, continuing what some see as unfair siting practices.
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Fish City | Hidden Below: Live
Using cutting-edge underwater robotic camera technology, discover the hidden world beneath the surface of the world’s largest freshwater ecosystem. Explore the aquatic metropolis living near the fish-filled outflow of a nuclear power plant on Ontario’s Bruce Peninsula, where the warm water creates a unique gathering space for a diverse range of species.
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