Apr 30
—Kayla Smith, Great Lakes Echo* A new poll shows that people are split on whether the environmental health of the Great Lakes is getting better or worse. About 18 percent of the those polled by the International Joint Commission say the lakes are improving. Another 26 percent say they are getting worse and 30 percent …
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Apr 02
—Tong Xu, Great Lakes Echo* Washing your hands with antibacterial hand soaps probably protects you from bacterial infections. But when that soap gets washed down the drain to the waters of the Great Lakes, the harm may outweigh its benefit. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reports that many consumer products, including antibacterial soaps, contain triclosan. …
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Dec 15
Author Wallace J. Nichols challenges people to reconnect to water. Transcript of the Audio Podcast: The intangible benefits of healthy, wild water… on this CurrentCast. It’s no secret that being near water reduces stress and boosts creativity. But when it comes to conservation, we rarely discuss these emotional benefits. Wallace J. Nichols hopes to …
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