Tag: lakes
EGLE report says Michigan on track to meet climate goals
The 2024 annual report says Michigan is on track to meet climate goals such as reaching carbon neutrality by 2050.
Lake-effect snow expected to continue to impact Grey-Bruce
If there is a silver lining to the bitter cold that has settled on Grey-Bruce and southern Ontario, it may be that it has allowed some ice to form on Lake Huron. And while that ice cover is needed to slow down the lake-effect snow that has dumped by some estimates as much as two […]
Opinion | Protecting West Michigan from harmful plastic pollution starts with us
Our community is dedicated to maintaining the natural beauty that surrounds us. The thought of this pollution creeping into our beloved rivers and lakes is alarming….
$700,000 in funding announced to clean local harbour and surrounding waters
The Canadian federal government has announced funding for five freshwater projects as part of the Great Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative that will address environmental challenges and fulfill commitments under the […]
Energy sector holds its breath as nuclear power inches forward
Catch the latest energy news from around the Great Lakes region. Check back for these biweekly Energy News Roundups.
Uncertainty abounds in the energy sector as President Donald Trump returns to office. In his inaugural address on Monday, Trump promised to “revoke the electric vehicle mandate, saving our auto industry.” Trump has already begun the process of reversing Biden-era policies meant to encourage the uptake of electric vehicles and reduce emissions from gas cars.
Every sea lamprey’s greatest fear
The invasion of sea lampreys in the Great Lakes had devastating impacts on native fish until Vernon Applegate, a scientist and unlikely hero, found a control method. Read the full […]
Big waves on the Great Lakes a potential source of power
University of Minnesota Duluth researchers are looking at how to harness the forces produced by Lake Superior’s winter storm waves to generate usable energy. Read the full story by WXPR […]
Scientists want microplastics monitored in the Great Lakes. Now, it’s up to the U.S. and Canada
The Great Lakes Science Advisory Board at the International Joint Commission released the report on how to monitor microplastics in the Great Lakes, including the recommendation that the U.S. and […]
I Speak for the Fish: Why do mudpuppies matter?
I Speak for the Fish is a monthly column written by Great Lakes Now Contributor Kathy Johnson, coming out the third Monday of each month. Publishing the author’s views and assertions does not represent endorsement by Great Lakes Now or Detroit Public Television.
Scientists want microplastics monitored in the Great Lakes. Now, it’s up to the U.S. and Canada
There’s currently no tracking program for microplastics in the Great Lakes.