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Art

Paintings, books, music, plays and other arts are effective ways of communicating environmental issues.

Art

Author asks why residents don’t help Great Lakes more

By Anntaninna Biondo | December 10, 2018

Author Dave Dempsey’s latest book steps back from policy and homes in on the hearts of Great Lakes residents to talk about their connection to the lakes.

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Water plant provides physical and spiritual sustenance

By Will Grimm | November 1, 2018

The story of wild rice and its relationship to Native American culture.

Art

Longtime conservationist follows Whitman’s recipe for successful life

By Kaley Fech | October 24, 2018

“The secret of making the best person is to grow in the open air and to eat and sleep with the earth.”

Art

Remembering the soldiers of Mackinac Island

By Eric Freedman | July 4, 2018

A new book looks at the lives of the soldiers stationed on Fort Mackinac in the early 19th century.

Water

A Great Lakes tragedy: growing up near a toxic harbor

By Gary Wilson | June 19, 2018

Author reflects on toxic sites ten years after seminal book.

Echo

The art of science communication: Cafe Scientifique

By Kate Habrel | June 4, 2018

Relax and enjoy a side of science with your coffee at this café.

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The Art of SciComm: MSU Science Theatre

By Kate Habrel | May 29, 2018

Ready for the show? The curtain is about to come up on MSU Science Theatre.

Art

Fate of the Earth conference now accepting art submissions

By Kate Habrel | February 20, 2018

For the first time, this annual symposium is accepting artwork to be shown at the event.

Art

Video game pipeline attack generates Great Lakes controversy

By Kate Habrel | February 14, 2018

Thunderbird Strike, a video game with an environmental message, has come under fire from petroleum advocates.

Art

Is Thunderbird Strike a fun learning tool or an ecoterrorist’s version of Angry Birds?

By Kate Habrel | February 14, 2018

Do the negative claims leveled at the video game Thunderbird Strike hold up? Or does its environmental message hold weight?

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    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

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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

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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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