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Current State

Every Tuesday the Current State public affairs radio program on WKAR in East Lansing runs an environmental story in partnership with Great Lakes Echo. The stories also run on the Echo site and are archived here.

Water

Great Lakes Month in Review: pet coke, fracking, Asian carp funding

By Gary Wilson | February 27, 2015

Great Lakes commentator Gary Wilson on February’s biggest environmental stories.

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The 40-year legacy of PBB in Michigan

By Guest Contributor | February 16, 2015

The public health impacts of an agricultural disaster in Michigan are still lingering 40 years later.

Water

New Lansing enviro leader focuses on environmental justice

By Guest Contributor | February 13, 2015

The new leader of the Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council outlines his priorities for the organization.

Water

Iowa runoff lawsuit, Flint’s water woes

By Gary Wilson | January 30, 2015

WKAR’s Current State checks in with Great Lakes commentator Gary Wilson about January’s biggest environmental stories.

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Report explores future of green energy in Michigan

By Guest Contributor | January 29, 2015

A new report from the University of Michigan’s Energy Institute looks at the costs and benefits of expanding renewable energy in Michigan.

Water
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Are prescription drugs harming fish?

By Guest Contributor | January 27, 2015

Prescription drugs bypassing sewage treatment to enter the Great Lakes could harm fish.

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Researchers eye spread of invasive faucet snails

By Great Lakes Echo | January 14, 2015

The population of the invasive faucet snail is expanding in the Great Lakes.

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Michigan environmentalist criticizes new federal coal ash standards

By Guest Contributor | January 13, 2015

Michigan environmentalists are disappointed with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new rules on coal ash.

Water

Great Lakes Year in Review: algae blooms, pipelines, and federal funding

By Gary Wilson | January 1, 2015

Current State looks back at the biggest Great Lakes environmental stories of 2014.

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New tool simulates climate change impact on Great Lakes shores

By Guest Contributor | December 18, 2014

A new tool developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminstration lets people look at what varying water levels do to a shoreline.

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Catch of the Day

  • 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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