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This includes climate change and stories about extreme weather. The main menu further divides this category with tags for drought and cold.

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Climate

Can a tough pope be the climate’s bouncer?

By David Poulson | June 24, 2015

This Francis is no porcelain treehugger.

Climate

Volunteer monitors track Michigan’s 150 butterfly species

By WKAR Current State | May 12, 2015

The Michigan Butterfly Network will soon be sending volunteers out to survey the state’s butterflies.

Climate

Great Lakes Month in Review: drought, farming, climate change

By Guest Contributor | May 11, 2015

Current State discusses recent environmental stories with commentator Gary Wilson.

NASA Earth Observatory, Joshua Stevens
Climate

Views of the post-tornado destruction in Fairdale, Ill.

By Kevin Duffy | April 29, 2015

An image from a NASA earth observation satellite traces the twisted trail of debris left by the Fairdale, Ill. tornado, and drone footage shows the destruction from below.

Climate

Michigan office prepares for health impacts of climate change

By Guest Contributor | April 23, 2015

The Michigan Department of Community Health is looking at how climate change could impact public health.

Climate

Counties seek state plow hand-me-downs to battle winter weather

By Capital News Service | April 14, 2015

An Upper Peninsula lawmaker is reintroducing a bill to give counties an opportunity to get first bid on affordable plows that the Michigan Department of Transportation auctions.

Catch of the Day
Mr. Great Lakes, Jeff Kart

Mr. Great Lakes on climate education, dark skies and biodegradable plastics

By Jeff Kart | April 10, 2015

Mr. Great Lakes, Jeff Kart, discusses Climate Education Week, International Dark Sky Week and (barely) biodegradable plastics.

Climate

US scientists urge more research on climate engineering

By Guest Contributor | March 10, 2015

U.S. scientists are pushing for more research on climate engineering.

Climate

Free online course provides Great Lakes climate change knowledge

By Jenna Chapman | February 21, 2015

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is offering a Massive Open Online Course addressing Great Lakes weather and climate.

Climate

Photo Friday: Chicago ice

By Gary Wilson | January 23, 2015

Ice flows in the Chicago River.

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Catch of the Day

  • 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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