Great Lakes
Members of Congress Want to Remove the Gray Wolf From the Endangered Species Act
Legislators say gray wolf populations have rebounded and are no longer in need of federal protections — a claim rejected by the courts.
Stunning Drone Footage Shows the Power of Deadly New York Snowstorm
Up to seven feet of snow has fallen in some areas of Western New York, causing a dozen deaths and the collapse of many homes and businesses.
An Invasive Species of Fish Is Taking Over America's Waterways
Asian carp—a slimy, ugly, and often gargantuan species of invasive fish—have taken over many US lakes and rivers.
'This Is the Worst Possible Place for an Oil Spill in the Great Lakes'
Underneath the Straits of Mackinac, a 60-year-old pipeline carries 23 million gallons of oil per day. That has environmentalists, politicians, and residents worried.
Plastic Microbeads From Body Wash Are Contaminating the Great Lakes
The exfoliating plastic microbeads found in body wash, hand soap, and facial scrubs have been found in high — and toxic — concentrations.
Chicago's Fish Shacks Are Going Up in Smoke
Before Middle Americans started chowing down on “bacon-paloozas” and “quadruple-patty” monstrosities, they lived on fish caught and smoked by local riverside shacks. Today, Chicago's Calumet Fisheries is one of the very last left standing.