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COVID-19 levels in London’s sewage are significant and expected to rise this fall and winter, Western University researchers say, as the Omicron subvariant behind the summer case spike remains the dominant strain in the region.
UToledo Lake Erie Center dedicates new vessel for water quality research
The University of Toledo christened its newest research vessel Tuesday at the Lake Erie Center. The 21-foot R/V Spangler, named after the late charter boat captain and water quality advocate Dave Spangler, will replace the Mayflier. Read the full story by WNWO-TV – Toledo, OH. Read the full story
How will tire chemicals affect Great Lakes fish? Some scientists hope to find out
Just a couple years ago, nobody had heard of 6PPD-quinone, a chemical by-product of car tires. Until it was discovered that it can kill fish, including species in the Great Lakes.
Researchers with the University of Washington discovered in late 2020 that 6PPD-quinone was washing off roadways and into Seattle’s urban creeks during rainstorms – a death sentence for coho salmon.
Filter Fix: Study shows washing machine filters keep harmful microfibers out of the Great Lakes
Great Lakes communities on both sides of the border have diversion and reclamation programs for plastics, hoping to keep the trash out of the lakes.
But how everyday people can deal with microscopic pieces of plastic is a more challenging question. Now a two-year-long study into washing machine filters in an Ontario community shows something can be done.
United Way announce new Director of Social Research and Planning Council
The United Way Perth-Huron have announced a new Director of their Social Research and Planning Council.
CAMH to study impact of “magic mushrooms” on depression
More specifically, the Centre of Addiction and Mental Health will investigate whether its psychedelic effects are necessary.