Tag: Michigan
Great Lakes Learning: Recovering renewable resources | Great Lakes Now
This lesson will explore the phenomenon of weathering and erosion preserving ancient artifacts and producing natural resources for both an opportunity to learn about the history of a region and benefit the people of that region in the present. From past civilizations to modern energy solutions, the Great Lakes region is home to artifacts and renewable energy sources that have been hidden underground or embedded into the landscape by natural processes.
Great Lakes beach closings are no protection from harmful pollutants | Great Lakes Echo
By Amalia Medina A green flag flying on a Great Lakes beach does not necessarily mean it’s safe to swim. Checking beach monitoring websites like BeachGuard is not a surefire solution either. These two findings are central to a public health research project, the Great Lakes Microbial Water Quality Assessment, that set out to measure […]
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Michigan eyes extended Reconnect eligibility for tuition-free college | Bridge Michigan
Michigan has bet big on tuition-free community college for some adults. As federal pandemic funds expire, a state leader says the state is looking for ways to extend expanded eligibility….
Opinion | It’s time to admit it: Michigan’s EV pipe dream has failed | Bridge Michigan
We have spent well over a billion of state tax dollars to build these plants while the federal government incentivizes the purchase of electric vehicles and forces them on drivers who donât want them….
Michigan updates data sharing tool on environmental justice – Great Lakes Commission
Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy has updated an online tool that maps which communities may be most susceptible to adverse effects from pollution. The tool was first released in […]