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Oil Spills and Buried Rivers
- by Mila Murray

Preparing for a Great Lakes oil spill and a look at buried rivers beneath our feet.

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Waves of Change: Meet Protect the Porkies founder Tom Grotewohl
- by Great Lakes Now

This month, we spoke with Tom Grotewohl, a resident of Wakefield Township in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and founder of the Protect the Porkies campaign.

Winter Wellness Pantry
- by Lisa M. Rose

As winter sets in, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your year of foraging, plan for the coming seasons, and ensure your pantry is stocked and your health fortified.

The fight to keep grass carp out of the Great Lakes
- by The Narwhal

Canada and the U.S. are working together to stop a massive fish from gobbling up Great Lakes greenery.

MI and OH: Different strategies to reduce Lake Erie nutrient pollution
- by Michigan Public

Both states are working toward a 40% reduction goal set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. So far, the efforts are not meeting the goals.

I Speak for the Fish: How Native Americans are saving lake sturgeon
- by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now

Tribal communities have played a critical role in lake sturgeon restoration efforts in the Great Lakes, yet their efforts are often overlooked and undervalued.

Navigating Northeast Ohio without a car? Planning group wants your ideas on better parks connections
- by Ideastream Public Media

Residents can view proposed trails connecting county parks and leave thoughts and concerns.

Environmentalists, Industry Divided Over Energy Permitting Bill
- by Sean Ericson, Great Lakes Now

The Energy Permitting Reform Act would make it easier to construct fossil fuel plants and electric transmission lines. Here’s what to know about the contentious energy bill.

Smashing pumpkins in Traverse City to reduce trash
- by Interlochen Public Radio

As part of a waste diversion effort, more than 3 tons of pumpkin waste are being composted in Traverse City.

Pressed for powder, study finds ski areas are relying more on snowmaking
- by Wisconsin Public Radio

Wisconsin ski areas say they’re investing more in snowmaking to remain viable.

New Federal Funds Aim to Cut Carbon Emissions and Air Pollution From US Ports
- by Inside Climate News

Four states in the Midwest will share more than $200 million in grants, which officials say will help improve air quality in communities long burdened by environmental harms.

He’ll try, but Trump can’t stop the clean energy revolution
- by Grist

The cost of renewables is plummeting, heat pumps are selling like crazy, and red states are raking in cash from the IRA.

 

The Great Lakes Now monthly television program is produced by Detroit PBS in partnership with a network of PBS affiliates around the region. Shooting on location in eight states and Canada, the magazine-style show brings viewers stories about the recreational, economic, scientific, political and environmental issues related to the Great Lakes and drinking water.

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