Tag: human health
Great Lakes research at risk as Trump administration proposes major cuts to NOAA
One of many institutes at risk is the Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research based at the University of Michigan. It’s partly funded by NOAA to research invasive species, extreme weather, and toxic cyanobacterial blooms.
On the importance of dark sky parks
Summer is just around the corner, and for many in the Great Lakes region, the coming season is synonymous with weekends at the beach, camping trips and — if you’re lucky — stargazing. There are many places in the Great Lakes where the skies are dark enough to enjoy the stars and planets overhead, but specific recognition for such places varies by state.
Prescription Drug Take Back Day
On Take Back Day, communities throughout the U.S. can drop off unwanted and expired medications at participating law enforcement locations in their area.
Poisoning Farmland With Toxic Waste Is Not A Good Long-Term Strategy
Researchers have found that most toothpaste contains lead and that toxic metals are found in many agricultural areas worldwide.
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Sustainable Practices For Earth Day — And Everyday
As we celebrate Earth Day 2025, we all have to acknowledge the chaotic political climate that threatens democracy, offers regressive thinking, and seems a stranglehold on climate action. Yet we as leaders can help each other to understand the nuances of the major social and environmental issues of our time. … [continued]
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