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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Nestle, a company based in Switzerland, can already suck and export up to 250 gallons a minute from a well in Evart, Michigan. Now it wants a new permit that would allow the company to pump 400 gallons of water each minute of the day.
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Delve into the enchanting world of Lake Effect Snow in cities within the snow belt. Experience how urban landscapes transform into winter wonderlands with heavy snowfall. Discover the unique charm of these snowy urban destinations.
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Explore the harrowing tales of Water Contamination Tragedies in America’s past. These incidents not only reshaped environmental policies but also highlighted the crucial need for vigilant water safety standards.
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Lake effect snow from the Great Lakes occurs when conditions of evaporation and cold upper air currents slide over the region. Water retains on to heat more than air. This causes some open water in the Great Lakes to evaporate into the air and warm it. Rising up into the atmosphere this warm, wet air cools as it travels.
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Discover the intriguing world of Great Lakes Loons. This article delves into their unique characteristics, migration patterns, and their vital role in the Great Lakes ecosystem. A must-read for bird enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
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Watch a time lapse account of over 40 years of change of Huron County. Watch change across Huron County’ s landscape beginning as early as 1984.
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Each summer there is the potential of rapid moving storms and record setting heat which stresses the energy grid to cause a blackout.
Here is what to prepare for a power outage and outage maps for DTE Energy and Consumers Energy.
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After the Flint water crisis, the question is posed on all major cities. In Michigan, the main question is: Can You Drink Tap Water In Detroit?
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Michigan cities are taking an active approach to this growing problem through their construction and city infrastructure. There are various projects and initiatives underway that are designed to meet the construction needs of the public while also prioritizing sustainable methods. This is a prime example of how governments around the world should approach the challenges of oncoming climate change.
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When you hear the term “sustainable”, you are probably already getting a rough idea of what green waste management practices are. In simple terms, sustainability is the theory that dictates that the Earth possesses finite resources, meaning that raw materials should be used wisely. Consumption should center on diminishing the number of crude materials used in the production as well, as these are likely to come with a larger carbon footprint during manufacturing.
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