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Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings nominated as a world heritage site

By Morgan Linn | February 21, 2016

Ten buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright have the chance to be internationally recognized as world heritage sites. Three other Great Lakes sites are working toward recognition as well.

Wildlife

Great love for Great Lakes

By Morgan Linn | February 13, 2016

Shedd Aquarium releases Great Lakes love theme for Valentine’s Day.

Recreation

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore could be connected by National Marine Sanctuary

By Morgan Linn | February 8, 2016

A group of Wisconsin citizens plan to nominate the waters surrounding the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore as a National Marine Sanctuary.

Water
Ken Winter

Flint water recalls Michigan’s botched response to PBB disaster

By Ken Winter | February 1, 2016

Ken Winter relates the crisis to the PBB disaster that occurred 40 years ago.

Wildlife

A sound strategy: blasting carp from the Great Lakes

By Morgan Linn | January 26, 2016

Check out this sound file that researchers are testing to see if it will deter silver carp from the Great Lakes.

Water

Harnessing a market for Lake Erie water quality

By Morgan Linn | January 18, 2016

The Great Lakes Commission is developing a trading system to help industry and farmers reduce Lake Erie pollution.

Air

Photo Friday: cloud streams over the Great Lakes

By Morgan Linn | January 15, 2016

Here’s what happens when cold air blows across warm water.

Land

Wisconsin and Illinois wetland has international importance

By Morgan Linn | December 17, 2015

Rare plants, animals and wetland types earned the Chiwaukee Illinois Beach Lake Plain designation as a Ramsar site.

Energy

Illinois second most improved state for energy efficiency

By Morgan Linn | November 10, 2015

Other Great Lakes states lead in several energy efficiency categories.

Recreation

Michigan Senate opposes EPA-funded student barbecue study

By Morgan Linn | November 10, 2015

The students’ goal was to develop technology that reduces air pollution and health hazards related to grills.

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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
planetdetroit.org
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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wbez.org
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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planetdetroit.org
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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clickondetroit.com
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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