—Kevin Duffy, Great Lakes Echo* Some are slimy. Others jump at the sight of humans. But most remain mysterious – cloaked below the water’s surface – and ready to wreak havoc on an unsuspecting ecosystem. They are the Great Lakes aquatic invaders. “We have a role in preventing their spread,” said Bill Rapai, author of …
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Apr 16
Lake Erie’s Dangerous Flame Retardant Problem
—Morgan Linn, Great Lakes Echo* Levels of hazardous flame retardants in most Great Lakes fish are declining—or at least researchers thought they were. But a new study shows that this isn’t the case for Lake Erie smallmouth bass, an important game fish. And the contaminated fish threatens the health of some of those who eat them. …
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Apr 02
Antibacterial Soaps: More Harm Than Help?
—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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Feb 22
Get the Lead Out
Old plumbing can leach lead into tap water, leading to health risks. Learn how to protect yourself. Transcript of the Audio Podcast: Steps you can take to get the lead out of your tap water… on this CurrentCast. In homes with decades-old plumbing systems, lead can leach into water from failing or corroded pipes. …
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Feb 17
Property Values vs. the Environment
A plan for regulating the water levels in Lake Ontario may improve wetland health, but speed property erosion. Transcript of the Audio Podcast: Homeowner rights versus a healthy Lake Ontario ecosystem… on this CurrentCast. The Canadian and U.S. International Joint Commission sets Great Lakes Policy. For the last fifty years, they have regulated the …
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