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Jack Armstrong

Detroit group reduces waste and improves education by merging art and science

On: March 7, 2023

In: Art, solutions, Solutions Journalism

The organization teaches kids at its brick and mortar building or travels to communities with a bus filled with recycled materials.

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Genevieve Fox

Electric boats expected to make a splash in Michigan this year

On: March 1, 2023

In: solutions

Given improvements in electric motors, boats can handle larger lakes, but the trend has other benefits as well.

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http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/03/01/electric-boats-expected-to-make-a-splash-in-michigan-this-year/

MiWaterNet monitors quality of northern Michigan streams

On: February 27, 2023

In: CIGLR, Energy, solutions, technology

This network provides valuable, real time data on a stream’s water quality, level and temperature.

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http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/02/27/miwaternet-monitors-quality-of-northern-michigan-streams/

Nicoline Bradford

First-ever transit service hovercraft in North America plans to hit the water in summer 2023

On: February 23, 2023

In: podcast, podcasts, solutions

More modern versions have switched to a more conventional diesel engine, much quieter and much more fuel- efficient.

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Four electric buses will hit University of Michigan’s campus next summer

On: February 22, 2023

In: podcast, podcasts, solutions, transportation

By Elaine Mallon This is the second story in a 3-part Great Lakes Echo series on sustainable transport in the region With plans for an all-electric bus fleet by 2035, the University of Michigan will introduce its first four electric buses come next June. The $3.64 million purchase of the four electric buses falls […]

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New bikeshare in Ithaca, New York hops on community biking trend

On: February 21, 2023

In: solutions, transportation

The Center for Community Transportation launched a new bikeshare service in November, Ithaca Bikeshare.

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http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/02/21/new-bikeshare-in-ithaca-new-york-hops-on-community-biking-trend/

Oilseeds could help farmers and soil alike

On: February 7, 2023

In: Echo, plants, solutions

The lifecycle of microbes and plants creates a system that can filter and hold more water and nutrients, which provides a buffer against drought and unpredictable rain.

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