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1. "Great Lakes Superior, Michigan and Huron Reach Record High Water Levels" This article from the Associated Press discusses how water levels in Lakes Superior, Michigan and Huron have reached record highs in 2020. It describes how this could have devastating effects on shoreline businesses, property owners and communities, as well as the impact it could have on the shipping industry. It also details the efforts of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to mitigate the effects of the high water levels. 2. "Great Lakes Shark Sightings on the Rise" This article from the Chicago Tribune discusses the increasing number of shark sightings in Lake Michigan and other Great Lakes. It explains the reasons for this phenomenon, which include warmer temperatures, high water levels, and the abundance of food. It also discusses the efforts of scientists to keep track of shark sightings and the potential impacts of the increasing number of sharks on the ecosystem. 3. "How the Great Lakes Could Mitigate Climate Change" This video from the New York Times explains how the Great Lakes could help mitigate the effects of climate change. It discusses how the lakes absorb and store heat, as well as their ability to reduce the impacts of flooding and drought. It
Read the full story at Energy News Network. A settlement between environmental groups and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency could for the first time impose regulations on hundreds of coal ash sites nationwide that are not covered by 2015 federal coal ash rules. The development stems from a 2022 lawsuit naming sites in Indiana and…
The Illinois Municipal League recently released the most recent issue of the Illinois Policy Journal. Sustainability related articles include: Going Green: The Adoption of Climate Action Plans by Illinois Municipalities, 2008-2022 (p. 1) Networked Supply Chains: Describing the Costs of Lake Michigan’s Drinking Water (p. 29) Sustainability of Policy, Systems, and Environmental Strategies to Advance Change and…
Read the full story in the Chicago Sun-Times. BP agreed to pay a $40 million penalty and spend almost $200 million on environmental controls to settle government allegations that the company released excessive toxic chemicals at its Whiting, Indiana, oil refinery on Lake Michigan. The installation of new pollution controls will reduce benzene and other…
Download the document. With access to Lake Michigan, a temperate climate, and groundwater scattered throughout, it is hard to consider fresh water a limited resource in Illinois, yet two major aquifers in northeast Illinois are encountering issues that will threaten their sustainability. Communities, industries, and water specialists in Will, Kendall, and Grundy Counties have formed…
Read the full story from WTTW. It might come as a surprise given our proximity to Lake Michigan, but Chicago’s neighbors southwest of the city could soon be facing a water shortage. “We often think about Lake Michigan or about the Great Lakes as being an infinite supply of water when, in fact, it isn’t,”…
Nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a city known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and friendly neighborhoods. With a strong sense of community and a love for pets, Milwaukee is a perfect place for pet owners to find reliable pet sitters. Whether you’re exploring the …