Interlochen Public Radio

For the Fun of the Surf

16 min read

In northwest Indiana, there’s a 20-mile stretch of Lake Michigan that’s dominated by industry. It’s some of the dirtiest water in the lake, but it’s also home to some of the biggest waves anywhere on the Great Lakes. Despite the pollution, there’s a dedicated group of surfers who keep flocking to this area. And one day, after a really big chemical spill from one of the factories, the surfers decide to do something about it.

Clean Technica

Despite Political Rhetoric, Conservative Support for Solar Is Solidifying. Here’s Why.

5 min read

The energy debate in Washington is loud and partisan. Despite the anti-clean energy rhetoric coming from this administration, conservative voters are telling a much different story. They support expanding solar because it lowers costs, strengthens American manufacturing, and delivers energy security. A recent poll from Fabrizio, Lee & Associates, chief … [continued]

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Climate change Michigan Public

The energy boom is coming for Great Lakes water

12 min read

This is the first article in our “Shockwave” project, a series of reports that will investigate the rapid evolution of the energy landscape in the Great Lakes region and the consequences the new era will have for one of the world’s largest reserves of fresh water. Produced by the five partners of the Great Lakes News Collaborative — Bridge Michigan, Circle of Blue, Great Lakes Now, Michigan Public and The Narwhal — Shockwave will document the depth and breadth of the region’s energy transformation and its influence on water use and pollution.