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David Poulson

David Poulson is the editor of Great Lakes Echo. He also is the associate director of Michigan State University's Knight Center for Environmental Journalism where he teaches environmental, investigative and computer-assisted reporting. Before coming to MSU in 2003, he was a daily newspaper reporter and editor for 22 years, a period when he mostly covered environmental issues in the Great Lakes region. He is on the advisory boards for Michigan Sea Grant and MSU's Environmental Science and Policy Program and on the board of directors for the Society of Environmental Journalists. test

Echo

Fate of the Earth loses friend of the Earth

By David Poulson | March 9, 2021

University trustee supported public engagement with sustainability science and policy.

COVID-19

Providers call for expansion of telehealth services beyond COVID-19

By By Chloe Trofatter  | March 4, 2021

Federal lawmakers consider easing restrictions.

COVID-19

School nurses keep staff, students safe during the pandemic

By Kristia Postema  | March 3, 2021

Contact tracing often starts with school nurses, and its effectiveness relies heavily on their ability to communicate with staff and students and organize their findings.

Great Lakes history

Impact of deadly 1940 Armistice Day Storm still felt today

By Lillian Young | March 2, 2021

Causing 154 deaths and numerous shipwrecks, the Great Lakes storm left lasting changes that enhanced shipping safety. 

Agriculture

New state plan has Michigan hemp growers uncertain about the future

By Samuel Blatchford | March 2, 2021

Growers worry that higher license and testing fees will push an already high cost of operation even higher. 

Catch of the Day

Will remote learning mark the end of school snow days in Michigan? 

By Chloe Trofatter    | March 1, 2021

It’s an especially severe challenge to Northern Michigan and other rural parts of the state. 

Homepage Featured

Skiing through a ghost town? That’s scary!

By By Jim DuFresne | February 26, 2021

If you’re tired of striding across golf courses, then you’ll find the Upper Peninsula has some unusual Nordic alternatives.

Homepage Featured

Natural features of Toronto park help users design their own experience

By Chioma Lewis | February 25, 2021

Toronto’s Trillium Park a key to revitalizing old entertainment venue.

Algae

Old Ohio amusement park becomes new wetland restoration project

By Kyle Davidson | February 24, 2021

The park will preserve local history while fighting harmful algae blooms.

Land

Chicago activists and artists color environmental justice

By Brianna M. Lane | February 23, 2021

The idea is to showcase a vision of transforming communities in a way that prioritizes employees, children and the planet’s well-being, organizers say.

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Catch of the Day

  • Michigan Press Association honors Echo reporters

    Ten Great Lakes Echo reporters recently scored honors in the 2023 Michigan Press Association’s College Better Newspaper Contest.  “Our bench is deep, but it has to be to cover the world’s most important beat,” said Echo Editor David Poulson

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Commentary

  • GUEST COMMENTARY: Speak up to stop the spotted lanternfly and other invaders

    By David Strayer If you’ve driven Michigan’s highways lately, you’ve probably seen the billboards: a big picture of a lanternfly, with the message, “See it. Squish it. Report it.” This is good advice, as far as it goes, but it should go further. The spotted lanternfly is a serious pest that is poised to cause […]

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Podcasts

  • Four electric buses will hit University of Michigan’s campus next summer

    Power is supplied to the electric motor very quickly which gives the electric bus high performance and rapid acceleration.

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Climate Stories

Climate News: Great Lakes Region
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Experts say updating Michigan’s building code may be key for meeting climate goals. Here’s why.
Experts say updating Michigan’s building code may be key for meeting climate goals. Here’s why.
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Everything you need to know about Illinois’ $4,000 electric vehicle rebate
Everything you need to know about Illinois’ $4,000 electric vehicle rebate
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These 3 Detroit restaurants are tackling climate change in the kitchen
These 3 Detroit restaurants are tackling climate change in the kitchen
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How changing climate is impacting Michigan’s fall colors
How changing climate is impacting Michigan’s fall colors
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COVID-19

  • Communities welcome return of winter festivals

    By Sammy Schuck Most people may know that festivals attract people to Michigan communities. What most may not know is that festivals and events in the state are an annual $1 billion industry, according to Michigan Festivals and Events Association CEO Mike Szukhent. According to Szukhent, the lack of winter festivals last year “hit hard.” […]

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