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Jack Nissen

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Citizen panel helps mid-Michigan town recover from decades of contamination

By Jack Nissen | April 9, 2018

It’s taken one of the country’s most active advisory groups to see progress.

Fungi

Could Great Lakes fungi and Cheerios lead to cancer cure?

By Jack Nissen | February 5, 2018

Scientists knew very little about fungus in the Great Lakes until this research.

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Ohio’s maritime past finally breaches the National Register of Historic Places

By Jack Nissen | January 24, 2018

It’s the first Ohio shipwreck to be added to the list.

dunes

Dune fans include stormwatchers, ecologists, campers, economists

By Jack Nissen | January 8, 2018

Survey is part of attempt to build a dune support community.

Catch and release

Catch and release kills many fish

By Jack Nissen | December 21, 2017

A new study shows the conservation technique is fatal for some fish.

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Foreign wasp could be recruited for bug battle

By Jack Nissen | November 1, 2017

The solution to an invasive stink bug may be it’s predator from back home

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September 11 memorial place of healing for people–and trees

By Jack Nissen | October 23, 2017

While the Flight 93 National Memorial is described as a place of mourning and relief for family and friends, it’s not just relatives doing the healing here.

Climate

Lake Michigan climate change perceptions are polarized, study shows

By Jack Nissen | September 18, 2017

Cold legacy: The polar vortex left behind more than just the memory of a frigid winter.

Fish

Do two fish contaminants create greater health threat than the worst one?

By Jack Nissen | July 5, 2017

A new study says that Great Lakes fish consumption advisories would be more restrictive if regulators considered how multiple contaminants could combine into a greater health threat.

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    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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  • 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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