Echo
WhadayaKnow? What is a greenhouse gas?
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This week Echo reporters asked the public and an expert to explain greenhouse gas.
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National Parks protect Great Lakes nearshore land and water
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Nearshore health is a reflection of positive land use.
The Dust Bowl poses important questions and National Parks provide important answers for the Great Lakes region.
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Pharmaceuticals difficult to treat in drinking water
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The emerging threat of pharmaceuticals, everyday chemicals and personal care products in drinking water may be the most difficult that water treatment plants have faced.
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Environmental scientist uses art to communicate Great Lakes issues
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The University of Michigan researcher’s Water Blues art show represents the beauty of the lakes and the melancholy produced by environmental degradation.
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Dogs may threaten beach health, water supply
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says dogs produce 10 million tons of feces annually.
When it isn’t picked up, it can pollute waterways and threaten public health.
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WhadayaKnow? What is the greatest threat to the Great Lakes?
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This week Echo reporters asked the public and an expert to explain the greatest threat to the Great Lakes.
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Video: Trash vs. Treasure
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This video is about introducing elementary school-age children to recycling in Ohio’s Stark County.
Land
Flint River Farm documentary premiere
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It spotlights the efforts of two urban farmers fighting to develop a food community in Flint. The Michigan State University production includes video recorded by the farmers themselves as they navigate the hurdles that come with pioneering work.
Energy
Holland weighs energy choice; other cities at similar crossroad
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The city of Holland in Michigan is looking to diversify energy sources after a failed attempt to expand a coal plant. City officials are pushing for a new natural gas plant. Critics say gas is not an environmentally-friendly choice.