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False spring is more dangerous than you think
False springs aren’t just an annoying trick of nature. Under the right conditions, they can be devastating. In 2012, an unusually warm early spring was followed by an April freeze […]
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Spore loser: the DIY mushroom-growing trend invading Ontario forests
Golden oyster mushrooms are spreading fast, altering how Ontario’s forests grow, decompose and nurture important native mushrooms.
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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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