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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.

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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.

Climate

Agency prepares cities for climate change

By Guest Contributor | January 22, 2015

The Land Information Access Association helps towns on Michigan’s Great Lakes coastline Brace for climate change.

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Great Lakes Month in Review: Midterm elections may have implications

By Gary Wilson | December 4, 2014

Great Lakes commentator Gary Wilson talks about what the results of the midterm elections could mean for the environment.

Climate

Ethanol use in Michigan cuts greenhouse gas, study finds

By Guest Contributor | November 24, 2014

A new study by scientists at Michigan State University shows that ethanol use in Michigan is reducing carbon emissions by nearly 1.4 million metric tons per year, equivalent to the emissions of 294,000 cars.

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How media frame climate change

By Guest Contributor | November 17, 2014

Shaping perceptions of climate change risk.

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Money coming to help erase winter’s damage in Northern Michigan

By Capital News Service | November 10, 2014

The funds will partially reimburse more than 30 communities in the northern Lower and Upper peninsulas for repairing damaged roads and water mains, and to wrap up construction before the cold weather sets in.

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Space station to give CATS scan to Great Lakes

By Kevin Duffy | November 5, 2014

Device probes clouds and air pollution with laser beams and helps build climate models.

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Drones could predict region’s lake effect snow

By Great Lakes Echo | October 29, 2014

But federal regulations keep a Great Lakes weather fleet grounded.

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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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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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