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Commentary

Commentary: Universities are an important part of the nonprofit media landscape

By David Poulson | July 23, 2019

Knight Center students, alumni, news networks push environmental news distribution.

Art

This art plants seeds of environmental awareness

By Gina Navaroli | April 15, 2019

Repurposing seeds into art is how botanical artist Shilin Hora’s helps people appreciate nature.

Climate change

Deadly fish virus returns to northern Michigan hatchery

By Marshall Lee Weimer | March 21, 2019

The Marquette State Fish Hatchery lost around 100,000 fish in 2012 to the disease, according to a new publication in the American Fisheries Society. Similar losses happened again in 2017.

Climate

Poor mixing of nutrients among looming climate change impacts

By Kaley Fech | March 19, 2019

A temperature change of 3 to 4 degrees is also big enough to push back annual events, such as bird migrations and the developmental stages of plants, experts say.

Climate

New climate study matches cities to their future selves

By Andrew Blok | March 18, 2019

Local officials say study could help them prepare their cities for climate change, including planting different species of trees.

CIGLR

Researchers to sharpen Great Lakes ice alerts

By Andrew Blok | February 27, 2019

The data is available. Now the challenge is to provide it in a way that helps Great Lakes shippers and ice breakers.

The Buzz

Culinary guide gives bees something to buzz about

By Eric Freedman | February 25, 2019

Discovering what bees like to eat has important ramifications for growers and farmers whose flowering fruits and vegetables depend on bees for pollination.

Echo

Between government shutdowns? Great Lakes researchers struggle to carry on

By Andrew Blok | February 7, 2019

Another shutdown could irreversibly damage research efforts and make it difficult to schedule federal boats, buoys and labs that scientists need.

Phragmites are a grass like invasive species that can grow to a height of 10 ft. Photo: Nps.gov.
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Phrag fight: is it friend or foe?

By Whitney McDonald | November 16, 2018

How the First Nations people of Walpole Island are approaching the phragmites problem.

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Minnesota man charged with smuggling turtles in packages marked as toys

By Eric Freedman | August 20, 2018

Details scant in grand jury indictment regarding attempt to illegally ship 38 box turtles to Hong Kong.

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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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  • 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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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
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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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