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Birds

Great Lakes forest birds mostly stable or increasing

By Josh Bender | August 15, 2016

But 25-year study by 700 birdwatchers in three national forests found that climate change restricts the range of some of them.

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Wisconsin, Michigan attorneys general call Exxon climate change investigation a grave mistake

By Andy Balaskovitz | July 22, 2016

They sign a letter that states that if minimizing the risks of climate change represents fraud then so, too, does “exaggerating” the risks of climate change.

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Animation shows Great Lakes ice cover fluctuations

By Josh Bender | June 1, 2016

Climate change, El Nino, geography, solar reflection and other factors create a complex formula that determines how much ice forms on the Great Lakes.

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Researchers get fresh Great Lakes data from aboard Beaver Island ferry

By Josh Bender | May 17, 2016

The effort helps meet the challenge of collecting data on a complex lake with ever-changing physical conditions.

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Storm cuts power but creates powerful images

By Kevin Duffy | March 25, 2016

A heavy snow and ice storm slows the start of spring but offers a rare photo op.

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As temperatures rise, Isle Royale native wildlife will fall

By Colleen Otte | March 3, 2016

Climate change can mean heat stroke for moose, restricted travel for wolves, fewer streams for hikers to quench their thirst and changing forests.

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Photo Friday: Great Lakes cloud streets

By Colleen Otte | February 19, 2016

Cloud streets formed over the Great Lakes.

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Climate change study: Lake Superior one of world’s fastest warming lakes

By WKAR Current State | January 7, 2016

How will our Great Lakes respond to a warming climate? Current State speaks with researcher John Lenters to discuss.

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Road agencies see savings if Michigan’s winter proves mild

By Michael Kransz | December 29, 2015

They could channel money otherwise spent on salt to road repair.

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Strong El Nino will influence Great Lakes water levels

By Marie Orttenburger | November 23, 2015

A winter warmer than the last two will increase evaporation. And precipitation will drop. But experts say many other factors also influence water levels. That makes them hard to predict.

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