Londoner saluted among 25 outstanding women in science
Martha Dagnew, of Western University’s engineering department, is being saluted by consumer products giant 3M for her work to purify water. Read the full story
Michigan AG Nessel plans to sue fossil fuel companies over climate change | Bridge Michigan
Citing “billions of dollars of losses” as climate change hits Michigan, Nessel on Thursday criticized fossil fuel companies for denying their own science that foretold the coming crisis…. Read the full story
This voracious U.S. catfish species is now in Ontario, possibly due to climate change
Scientists have found evidence the flathead catfish—a species from the southern U.S. known for its huge size and monstrous appetite for fish—has established itself in the Thames River in southwestern Ontario. Read the full story by the CBC. Read the full story
Reporting on climate change impacts on marginalized communities
By Wajeeha Kamal Editor’s note: This is one in a series of stories coming out of a recent meeting of the Society of Environmental Journalists in Philadelphia. Communities are suffering in silence. There’s no question that mainstream media doesn’t cover the systemic inequalities exposed and exacerbated by environmental habits, said Evlondo Cooper, senior writer for […]
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WATCH: London plays key role in folk song heard around the world today
Ten cities around the world, including London, are urging people to combat climate change with a nifty jazz video on International Jazz Day
COMMENTARY: Palmyra Township farm working with MSU to fight climate change by improving water quality, drainage
The owners of Sunrise Farms in Palmyra Township, Michigan, are helping Michigan State University improve the water quality and reduce toxic algae in the area. The farm is implementing no-till and strip-till systems, cover crops, filter strips and water retention structures to keep nutrients on the farm. Read the full story by The Daily Telegram….
Michigan gets $290M boost for water upgrades as Flint crisis anniversary nears
By Kelly House, Bridge Michigan
The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit PBS; Michigan Public, Michigan’s NPR News Leader; and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.
Earth Day: How low ice coverage is changing the future of Lake Michigan, the Great Lakes
This past winter was one of the warmest on record. It led to record-low ice coverage on all five Great Lakes, a sign that the world’s largest freshwater system is not immune to climate change. Read the full story by WLS-TV – Chicago, IL. Read the full story
Unearthing climate change challenges along Delaware Bayshore
New Jersey’s Delaware Bayshore isn’t called the road less traveled without reason.
Persistent rainfall, exacerbated by global warming, has increased the wetlands in this area of Cumberland County.
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Good news for Michigan smelt season: PFAS levels lower than feared
By Kelly House, Bridge Michigan
The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit PBS; Michigan Public, Michigan’s NPR News Leader; and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.
Illinois map shows where state could be underwater from lake level rise
Scientists have created an interactive map that shows how parts of Illinois may be swallowed up by Lake Michigan as climate change bites. Read the full story by Newsweek. Read the full story
Harris Poll: Great Lakes residents feel ready for flooding. They better be right.
According to a recent Harris Poll survey, most Great Lakes region residents feel good about their flood preparedness, with roughly three-quarters expressing faith in the ability to handle flooding at the local, state, and national levels. But how grounded is that confidence, given the growing effects of climate change? Read the full story by Crain’s…