The Great Lakes Promise: Cost, Resilience, and Refuge is a series highlighting how the shared connection to freshwater among Great Lakes cities and states impacts our economic, public, and environmental health.
These articles are part of a series in partnership between Great Lakes Now and Planet Detroit.
Great Lakes energy bills are rising: Federal cuts could add to the pain
These articles are part of a series in partnership between Great Lakes Now and Planet Detroit. Read the whole series here. Sherita Hamlin has watched her utility bills more than double in recent years. On Chicago’s West Side, summer air conditioning is a luxury she now rations. Groceries and entertainment for her five children take a…
As bird flu wreaks havoc in the Midwest, researchers say vaccines offer a way out
Since April 2024, the U.S. has reported 70 human cases of H5 bird flu, primarily impacting agricultural workers. Experts stress that vaccinating poultry is essential to control H5 and alleviate the burden on farmers and consumers.