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Author archive for Natasha Blakely

  • Climate Change
    Climate ChangeEnergy News RoundupEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingIllinoisIndianaIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentMichiganMinnesotaNatasha BlakelyNewsOhioOntarioPennsylvaniaScience, Technology, ResearchWisconsin

    Energy News Roundup: Indiana sees price hikes, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Ohio struggle with solar

    July 1, 2022 - by Natasha Blakely

    Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s fortnightly headline roundup.

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  • Feature Homepage
    Feature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsLake ErieLake HuronLake St. ClairLake SuperiorLatest NewsMichiganNatasha BlakelyNewsOhioRecreation and TourismScience, Technology, Research

    Around the Lakes: Trails to follow for the best view of birds

    June 29, 2022 - by Natasha Blakely

    This summer, plan your vacations along any of these trails for the best bird-watching experience.

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  • Climate Change
    Climate ChangeDuluthFeature HomepageLake ErieLake HuronLake MichiganLake SuperiorLatest NewsMichiganMinnesotaNatasha BlakelyNewsResearch, Data and TechnologyScience, Technology, Research

    Great Lakes water levels could increase on average from 19 to 44 centimeters in the next few decades, study says

    June 27, 2022 - by Natasha Blakely

    By treating them more like the oceans, researchers are trying to better predict future Great Lakes water levels.

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  • Feature Homepage
    Feature HomepageForever Chemicals FeaturedIllinoisIndianaLatest NewsMinnesotaNatasha BlakelyPennsylvaniaPFASPFAS News RoundupWater Quality and Restoration EffortsWisconsin

    PFAS News Roundup: EPA sets new standards, orders firefighting foam makers to test products

    June 17, 2022 - by Natasha Blakely

    Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.

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    Natasha Blakely
  • Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines
    Enbridge Line 5 and Other PipelinesIndigenous CommunitiesIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsMichiganNatasha BlakelyNewsWisconsin

    Line 5 shutdown would increase gas prices by half a cent

    June 8, 2022 - by Natasha Blakely

    Court Filing: The hike in Michigan and Wisconsin gas prices that would come with a Line 5 shutdown looks to be half a cent per gallon, according to Enbridge expert.

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  • Feature Homepage
    Feature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsHistory and CultureLake ErieLatest NewsMichiganNatasha BlakelyNewsOhioResearch, Data and TechnologyScience, Technology, ResearchWater Quality and Restoration Efforts

    African scientists visit the North American Great Lakes in international exchange

    June 8, 2022 - by Natasha Blakely

    Nine women from Africa spent two weeks in Michigan and Ohio learning about the Great Lakes research conducted here as part of a program to promote the involvement of women in science.

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  • Energy News Roundup
    Energy News RoundupEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingFeature HomepageIllinoisIndianaIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentMichiganMinnesotaNatasha BlakelyNew YorkNewsOhioOntarioPennsylvaniaWisconsin

    Energy News Roundup: Illinois 6th in clean energy capacity, debate over Michigan risk of brownouts, the world’s potential impending energy crisis

    June 3, 2022 - by Natasha Blakely

    Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s fortnightly headline roundup.

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  • Budget
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    BudgetFeature HomepageIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentInfrastructureLake SuperiorLatest NewsNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeThe StatesU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWater Quality and Restoration Efforts

    Soo Locks project no longer fully funded

    May 26, 2022 - by Natasha Blakely

    The Army Corps of Engineers, previously celebrating the construction of the new lock as fully funded, recently admitted to lawmakers that the project will take a lot more money.

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    Natasha Blakely
  • Chicago
    ChicagoFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsHistory and CultureIllinoisLake MichiganLatest NewsLighthouses, Museums and Cultural InstitutionsNatasha BlakelyNewsProtectScience, Technology, Research

    Monty passes, Rose’s location still in question

    May 17, 2022 - by Natasha Blakely

    Beloved Chicago piping plover Monty died on Friday. Rose and their offspring have yet to return.

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    Natasha Blakely
  • Energy News Roundup
    Energy News RoundupEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingEquity and Environmental JusticeIllinoisIndianaIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentMichiganMinnesotaMunicipalitiesNatasha BlakelyOhioOntarioPennsylvaniaPolitics, Policy, Environmental Justice

    Energy News Roundup: Numerous Great Lakes states grapple with outages and rising rates

    May 12, 2022 - by Natasha Blakely

    Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s fortnightly headline roundup.

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