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Everything Worth Knowing About ... Sea Level Rise
Why are water levels on the Great Lakes fluctuating so wildly?
Rising evaporation rates and changes in precipitation patterns could be driving huge fluctuations in the lakes
Why is Lake Redman so low?
Have you driven past Lake Redman lately and wondered why the water level is so low?
8 ways you may be polluting our lakes and streams—without knowing it
There's a massive lake on Mars—so what does that mean for alien life?
The Great Salt Lake is drying up. What could save it?
Researchers worry the Great Salt Lake could go up in dust.
How Is Our Health Tied To The Health Of The Great Lakes?
"The health of our waters is fundamental to all life," says water advocate Liz Kirkwood.
Why lakes and rivers should have the same rights as humans
Water is essential to life. Yet in the eyes of the law, it remains largely unprotected -- leaving many communities without access to safe drinking water, says legal scholar Kelsey Leonard. In this powerful talk, she shows why granting lakes and rivers legal "personhood" -- giving them the same legal rights as humans -- is the first step to protecting our bodies of water and fundamentally transforming how we value this vital resource.
Why Many In The Great Lakes Region Can't Afford Basic Drinking Water
The Great Lakes are one of the world's largest sources of fresh water. But an investigation from American Public Media and Great Lakes Today finds the cost of that water has doubled or tripled.
How Water Pollution Is The Reason Behind Burning Lakes
While natural disasters such as forest fires can cause lakes to burn and become acidic, human activities can also cause water pollution that risks or reduces the quality of waterbodies. The quality of freshwater sources, including lakes, is threatened by both population growth and industrialization.
What feds must do to get a handle on water data
Water resources are being stretched thin in drought-riddled parts of the U.S., but the government doesn't have the data it needs to monitor consumption and plan for the future.
What lies beneath? Study aims to learn what's in Lake O's sediment
A study is underway to find out what’s below the surface of Lake Okeechobee. Think of our water quality and the lake as a puzzle. There are many different pieces that contribute to the big picture. Understanding all those pieces gets us closer to cleaner water. One area that’s getting a closer look right now […]
Why are women always tasked with preventing pregnancy? We're fed up and in pain
Find me a person with a vagina that has not had a problem with contraceptives.
Explained: How glaciers, glacial lakes form and why they break
A number of imminent potentially deadly glacier burst and flood situations have been identified worldwide
Could Lake Okeechobee become a dying lake like Lake Apopka?
Scientists warn high phosphorus levels must be reversed before irreversible damage
Is That a Frozen Lake on Pluto?
Radical, ongoing shifts in climate might occasionally allow liquids to flow on Pluto’s surface.
Are there salinity problems for urban soils?
Salt. Some of us cannot get enough of it on our food. Think of a potato chip without salt, it’s a very bland thing! Others avoid salty foods due to health issues and are a bit more disciplined keep…
When children are force-fed violent entertainment
Every family I know has had the experience: They were in a public place and their children were exposed to violent entertainment that they didn’t choose. If you’re at the shopping mall or a restaurant, you can vote with your feet. But when you’re in an airplane, there’s nowhere to go. One of my favorite […]
A BIG Problem That Can Be Prevented
How many Great Lakes have you dipped a toe in?
A survey from Public Sector Consultants shows that for most Michiganders, the answer is probably a couple at most.
