Are the Great Lakes a Microplastic Soup With PFAS On the Side?
The next time you brush your teeth or wash your face you may be contributing to adding plastic into the Great Lakes.
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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President Trump Signs STORM Act To Aid Shoreline Communities
On January 1, the STORM Act was been signed into law. It provides support for communities facing rising water levels and erosion on the Great Lakes.
Tundra Swans Migration Through Michigan’s Thumb
The tundra swan passes through the Thumb region on their migration routes to the eastern United States.
High Levels of Arsenic in Michigan Water Wells
Arsenic in Michigan well water is naturally occurring but can be carcinogenic if consumed
Michigan Resident’s Opinion on Climate Change
Michigan residents have strong opinions saying climate change is happening and corporations and citizens should do something about it.
Confirmed Potential Canada Nuclear Waste Site Near Lake Huron and Michigan
Canadian government confirms potential site for Ontario Canada nuclear waste site less than 70 miles away from Michigan on Lake Huron
Canada Plans Ontario Nuclear Waste Dump
Ontario Canada is one of the most nuclearized regions on the planet. Canada’s regulators are well underway to store Ontario nuclear waste near Lake Huron.
Michigan Climate Change Measurable in Huron County
Analysis of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration temperature data by the Washington Post shows major areas of the United States near or have already crossed the 2-degree Celsius mark