Air
Environmentalists frustrated with perceived lack of plans for carbon emissions reductions
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The state has delayed plans to regulate carbon emissions from coal plants.
Wildlife
Animal shelter grants awarded
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The shelters will spend a majority of their grants on spay and neuter programs.
Catch of the Day
Superheroes build homes for bats
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Bat homes constructed from the set of Batman v Superman will be auctioned off to fund bat conservation efforts.
camping
As temperatures rise, Isle Royale native wildlife will fall
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Climate change can mean heat stroke for moose, restricted travel for wolves, fewer streams for hikers to quench their thirst and changing forests.
Echo
Frozen Niagara: video captures an icy view of the Falls
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Arctic air from the polar vortex from part of the Falls.
Catch of the Day
From optimism to arrogance: a look at EPA on the eve of another Great Lakes Day
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From algae blooms to the Flint water crisis, problems show the EPA’s transition from optimism to arrogance regarding water quality in the Great Lakes.
Wildlife
Great love for Great Lakes
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Shedd Aquarium releases Great Lakes love theme for Valentine’s Day.
Echo
New book examines Canadian environmental politics
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Author says U.S. states would be jealous of provincial clout.
Water
Flint water recalls Michigan’s botched response to PBB disaster
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Ken Winter relates the crisis to the PBB disaster that occurred 40 years ago.
Water
If Flint water is unsafe, what about yours?
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The National Drinking Water Advisory Council said in 2014 that there is no safe level of lead.