Great Lakes Under Stronger Anti-Pollution Rules by EPA
Despite a court Ruling in North Dakota, the EPAs tough new anti-pollution rules take effect in Michigan and the entire Great Lakes region on August 28th.
Category: Environment News
Environment News feature stories and posts dealing with environmental concerns of the Great Lakes, Michigan and Upper Thumb region. This included Water Quality and Pollution in the upper Great Lakes.
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Climate Change 2014 – Warmest On Record
In a report issued on January 16, 2015, scientists determined that it was the Earth’s warmest since 1880, according to two separate analyses by NASA and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Since 1880, Earth’s average surface temperature has warmed by …
2012 Great Lakes Water Levels Had Near Record Lows
All of the Great Lakes fell below their long-term averages and lower than in 2011 because of an abnormal lack of snow in recent winters and the hot, dry summer
Michigan Hydraulic Fracturing – Deep Impact To Water Source
The local impact on areas with Michigan hydraulic fracturing has been largely stifled across the U.S. mainly because of mineral rights of the land and corporate law over people. Impact of Fracturing on the Great Lakes What happens in Michigan is …
Historic Great Lakes Low Water Levels In 2012
We look back at the scary Great Lakes water levels in 2012 and how they impacted Caseville Harbor. Could we see this again by 2030? Some think so.
2012 Lake Huron Water Levels Approached Notable Historic Lows
The 2012 Lake Huron water levels approached measurements not seen in over 50 years. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reporting water levels in Lakes Michigan and Huron are 11 inches below its level of a year ago. Lakes St. …
The End of the 3,000 Mile Beer?
Brew Local to Be Sustainable With energy resources becoming the global concern that it is, will beer disappear? First I will answer that with a NO. However, it will be more likely that the beer I drink maybe a homebrew as …
DTE to Close Michigan Coal Powered Plant At Harbor Beach – Cite Thumb Loop and Pollution Rules
Story from 2012 – DTE officials announced that it plans to suspend operations of the Michigan Coal Powered Plant at Harbor Beach as soon as August 2013. The Huron Daily Tribune in Bad Axe says the decision results from federal emission …