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The art of science communication: Cafe Scientifique

By Kate Habrel | June 4, 2018

Relax and enjoy a side of science with your coffee at this café.

invasive species

Cameras aim dredge at Lake Michigan mussels

By Kate Habrel | April 23, 2018

Scientists are using GoPros to guide equipment that tracks invasive quagga mussels.

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Chicago greenprint update maps fate of natural resources

By Kate Habrel | March 12, 2018

City planners in Chicago are using a digital map of natural resources to help them decide where and what to build.

Art

Fate of the Earth conference now accepting art submissions

By Kate Habrel | February 20, 2018

For the first time, this annual symposium is accepting artwork to be shown at the event.

Art

Video game pipeline attack generates Great Lakes controversy

By Kate Habrel | February 14, 2018

Thunderbird Strike, a video game with an environmental message, has come under fire from petroleum advocates.

Art

Is Thunderbird Strike a fun learning tool or an ecoterrorist’s version of Angry Birds?

By Kate Habrel | February 14, 2018

Do the negative claims leveled at the video game Thunderbird Strike hold up? Or does its environmental message hold weight?

Art

New book shows off Michigan’s best waterfalls

By Kate Habrel | November 30, 2017

“Waterfalls” and “Michigan” aren’t usually paired. Photographer Phil Stagg hopes to change that with his latest book.

Art

Book gives voice to Driftless Area artists

By Kate Habrel | November 14, 2017

A recent book puts together writings and pictures from the Driftless Area, a unique Midwestern region.

Art

Poet explores environment through language of dementia

By Kate Habrel | October 30, 2017

Janet Kauffman explores her experiences in water conservation and with her father’s dementia in a recent poetry collection.

Fish

#ChicagoFishes reels in rare catch

By Kate Habrel | October 23, 2017

A young angler reeled in the catch of a lifetime during the first annual #ChicagoFishes event.

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  • 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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