Tag: climate
Climate change is causing algal blooms in Lake Superior for the first time in history – Great Lakes Commission
Lake Superior is known for its pristine waters, but a combination of nutrient additions from increasing human activity (including farming and development), warming temperatures and stormy conditions have resulted in […]
Midwest States Struggle to Fund Dam Safety Projects, Even as Federal Aid Hits Historic Highs | Great Lakes Now
By Kristoffer Tigue, Inside Climate News
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MINNEAPOLIS—A record amount of federal aid will soon flow to states to help fix, replace or demolish their aging dams, many of which are under increasing pressure as climate change fuels more frequent and severe extreme weather events.
Michigan’s New Rules To Protect Water From Manure Attacked By Lawmakers | Great Lakes Now
By Keith Schneider, Circle of Blue
The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit Public Television; Michigan Public, Michigan’s NPR News Leader; and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.
Social media posts used to predict avian flu outbreaks and spread
Chatter on outlets can be used to detect avian influenza in a region 1-3 weeks in advance
Fed up with core traffic? Use an e-bike on us: Cafe owner to businesses
It may make it a lot easier to navigate downtown traffic for that business meeting or event, or to even deliver a parcel. The London Bicycle Cafe, fresh off of winning a London Chamber of Commerce business achievement award, has announced a program to provide e-bikes to businesses when they need to get somewhere in […]
Draft flood maps for Greater Montreal show far more homes at risk – Great Lakes Commission
The number of properties located in flood zones is expected to increase significantly in Greater Montreal, corresponding to 15,508 buildings worth $9.9 billion. The updated flood zones consider the uncertainty […]
Joliet, Illinois, Plans to Source Its Future Drinking Water From Lake Michigan. Will Other Cities Follow? | Great Lakes Now
By Nina Elkadi, Inside Climate News
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here.
The aquifer from which Joliet, Illinois, sources its drinking water is likely going to run too dry to support the city by 2030—a problem more and more communities are facing as the climate changes and groundwater declines.
Michigan pushes to plug orphan oil wells | Great Lakes Echo
By Donté Smith Capital News Service Michigan’s oil industry may not be front and center, but it remains active with over 9,300 wells across the state. The U.S. Energy Information Administration ranks Michigan 18th in the nation in crude oil production. In June 2024, Michigan wells produced 211,000 barrels of crude oil — around 8.8 […]
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LETTER: Leave the leaves
One of the great aspects of living in this part of the world is the change of seasons and the ways in which they shape our perceptions and activities. Autumn is a sensory delight with the sight of brightly coloured, swirling leaves, the crunch of leaves underfoot and the earthy scent of decomposing plant matter. […]