Tag: Lake Erie
Protecting the Lakes from Pollution | Great Lakes Now
Updates on Lake Erie algal blooms, Flint’s water, and coal ash regulation.
Heat, pollution, and climate change anxiety are affecting children | Great Lakes Now
By Lester Graham, Michigan Public
Although temperatures vary day-to-day, this summer is shaping up to be a hot one in Michigan. Doctors are warning parents to learn how to protect their kids, and how to talk to them about climate change.
It used to be that parents had to talk to their kids about things like ‘stranger danger,’ or ‘don’t take candy from a stranger,’ and ‘be sure to put on sunscreen.’ With climate change, parents are finding they have a lot more to teach their children.
Lake Erie was at record levels in 2019. Where things stand, and a forecast, 5 years later. – Great Lakes Commission
Lake Erie water levels are slightly above average midway through July but a far cry from the record levels reached a few years ago. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers forecasts that […]
Experts predict moderate Lake Erie toxic algae bloom – Great Lakes Commission
Lake Erie’s annual algae bloom has begun to form weeks ahead of schedule off the coast of southeast Michigan, but scientists say they expect only a moderate bloom this year. […]
Climate change is hurting Lake Erie. Ohio is training a workforce to help – Great Lakes Commission
Climate change is altering Lake Erie: warmer water temperatures increase the risk of toxic algal blooms. Less ice cover in the winter can lead to more soil erosion. And its water levels […]