Commentary
Commentary: US drinking water mostly safe; that’s not good enough
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A grade of 92 is an A at most schools, but for tap water it means that millions of Americans drink water that fails to met federal standards.
Wildlife
Invasive mussels challenge commercial whitefish fishing in the Great Lakes
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The spread of invasive quagga and zebra mussels in the Great Lakes has altered the ecology of lakes, including disrupting the food web in the lakes. Commercial whitefish fishers are facing challenges in their industry that may be the result of changes to the food web brought about by the presence of the invasive mussels.
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Are wolves fish friends or foes?
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Keeping deer and elk in check results in better fish habitat. But wolves are also known to fish during spawning runs.
butterflies
Mowing milkweed means more monarchs
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The monarch butterfly might be on the decline, but a little milkweed-whacking can help get them back on their feet, experts say.
Climate
Canadian study: Wide water level swings, erratic snowfall in store for Great Lakes
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The first comprehensive look at climate change impacts on Canada says the country is warming twice as fast as much of the rest of the world.
Birds
Chicago a bird death trap of glass and light
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People might think that a larger city like New York would be guilty of more bird-window collisions than Chicago, but an unfortunate combination of building structures and geographical placement proves to be deadlier than size.
Diversity
Hip-hop forestry with Thomas Easley
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Combining a love for both forestry and hip-hop, Thomas Easley has recruited diverse students into environmental sciences.
Agriculture
Michigan wines, trying to crack global market, look to China
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Michigan’s wine industry is thriving.
copper
Copper culture shapes ancient history
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The prehistoric Hopewell civilization of southern Ohio traveled as far as 750 miles to get copper. That was 2,000 years ago.
Alewives
Former Michigan conservation director recounts “spectacular” fish story
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Howard Tanner’s revolutionary decision 50 years ago dramatically changed the ecology of the Great Lakes.