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I Speak for the Fish: How to photograph mysterious freshwater fish
I Speak for the Fish is a monthly column written by Great Lakes Now Contributor Kathy Johnson, coming out the third Monday of each month. Publishing the author’s views and assertions does not represent endorsement by Great Lakes Now or Detroit Public Television.
Waves of Change: Meet artist, mom and gardener Halima Afi Cassells
Waves of Change is an online interview series highlighting the diverse faces and perspectives shaping the environmental justice movement throughout the Great Lakes region.
For Earth Month, we spoke with Halima Afi Cassells, an award-winning interdisciplinary community-engaged artist, mom of three and avid gardener with deep roots in Waawiiyaataanong also known as Detroit, Michigan.
Wisconsin sees record start to the fire season as climate change drives more blazes
By Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
This article was republished here with permission from Wisconsin Public Radio.
Wisconsin saw a record number of fires in January and February this year due to a lack of snow as climate change has set the stage for more wildfires.
Northeast Ohio surf shop owner making waves with boards made from used foam
By Zaria Johnson, Ideastream Public Media
This story was originally published by Ideastream.
Expanded polystyrene foam, typically used in everything from packaging for new TVs to carry-out food containers, but Jeffrey McNaught, owner of Edgewater Surf in Rocky River, found an eco-friendly use for something that usually ends up in landfills.
In Indiana, natural gas is clean energy now
Catch the latest energy news from around the Great Lakes region. Check back for these biweekly Energy News Roundups.
Indiana now defines natural gas and propane as clean energy under a law signed by Gov.