Well, blow me down. To be more precise, blow us down. Environment Canada issued a special weather statement on Wednesday morning about strong winds that were expected to be blowing through the London region until Friday morning. Expect wind gusts of between 70 to 80 kilometres/hour starting Wednesday for London, Parkhill and eastern Middlesex County. […]
Since first being detected in 2021, a subtype of highly pathogenic avian influenza has had a dramatic impact on North America
By Camila Bello Castro
A recent case study of a former “abandonment tourism” business in Detroit found a disconnect between the lived experience of many city residents and the lives of the tour participants who were generally white, younger and more international than most Detroiters and generally first-time visitors to the city.
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By Akia Thrower
A new study reveals how gray wolves in Isle Royale National Park seasonally alter their habitat preferences to align with beavers’ habitat preferences, a shift that might have implications for the island’s ecosystem.
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New rules from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy on when and how the largest animal farms dispose of manure and liquid wastes are being praised by […]
Multiple school buses were delayed across the London region as Environment Canada issued a snow squall warning for the region on Monday morning. According to the national weather agency, London was expected to get another 10 to 15 centimetres of snowfall throughout the day on Monday, with snow moving toward the east of the city […]
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy says there’s not enough money to take care of Michigan’s dams — especially the ones that have put off maintenance for […]
The historic 1800s-era farmhouse in Hyde Park that’s home to Crossings Pub and Grill could have a date with the wrecking ball on the horizon after city politicians endorsed a plan for two apartment buildings to replace it. Members of city council’s planning and environment committee voted 4-1 Wednesday both to deny heritage designation for […]
"This is a scary situation we’re getting into – we cannot allow this to happen," said Ward 14 Coun. Steven Hillier.
On October 1, the federal government shutdown began, halting many research projects tied to federal agencies, including those vital to the University of Michigan’s Great Lakes programs. The Cooperative Institute for Great […]
By Georgia Hill
Scientists studying the body size and growth patterns of non-native earthworms in the UP’s Huron Mountains say they are disrupting forest ecosystems. Contrary to popular belief, most North American earthworms are invaders unintentionally introduced during European colonization. They have a significant impact on ecosystems, especially in the Great Lakes region where they affect soil structure, nutrient cycling and biodiversity.
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A new era of electrical generation and power demand is taking shape across the eight states of the Great Lakes basin – and with it come potentially treacherous consequences for […]