Tag: lakes
Data centers are drawn to the Great Lakes region — but is it prepared for water and energy usage?
The booming growth of data centers brings the promise of high-paying jobs and economic investment.
Surging number of data centers around the Great Lakes could lead to water shortages, report says
A recent report warns the region is not prepared for the unprecedented, growing demand from data centers and other big water users like agriculture. Read the full story by the […]
Great Lakes features mystery triangle blamed for disappearances. Is the legend true?
Beware when heading out onto Lake Michigan — legend says ships are known to vanish in what’s known as the Lake Michigan Triangle, or do they? Read the full story […]
The Great Lakes’ strangest phenomenon: seiche
When strong winds push Lake Erie’s water east or west, shorelines can be left dry or flooded in a matter of hours, resulting in the water levels drastically decreasing in […]
As mussels ravage Great Lakes whitefish, Lake Superior survives — for now
By Kelly House, Bridge Michigan
The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit PBS; 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.