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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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About Great Lakes Echo

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

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