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Natasha Blakely

Land

Remote sensing technology improves small scale archaeology

By Natasha Blakely | November 10, 2016

Archaeologists in Michigan unlock new finds and expand search capabilities with remote sensing technology.

Air

Erie Coke Corp. faces $500,000 fine for benzene violations

By Natasha Blakely | November 7, 2016

Earlier enforcement action was taken in a 2010 consent decree that included a $6 million penalty.

Recreation

U.P. and Whitefish Point

By Natasha Blakely | October 28, 2016

Fall photo tour of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Climate

Climate change diversifies Michigan wine

By Natasha Blakely | October 25, 2016

A university study finds that the time Michigan grapes have to ripen has dramatically increased over the past few decades. That’s opened the door to new wine making opportunities.

deer

Wisconsin deer are eating trees faster than forests can cope

By Natasha Blakely | October 10, 2016

Study shows that Wisconsin forest composition is changing because of the out-of-control deer population.

Nearshore

Fighting invaders with drones and fungi

By Natasha Blakely | September 30, 2016

Michigan Tech researchers are exploring new ways to combine technology and nature to fight invasive species in the Great Lakes.

About Great Lakes Echo

Environmental news of the Great Lakes region from the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism at Michigan State University.

Recent Articles

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