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September 9, 2016
If microplastics could talk to us, they would make a lot of noise. The tiny particles, added to some personal care products like face washes and toothpaste, are ubiquitous in the Great Lakes. There are concerns that the plastics, also known as microbeads, are causing harm to the ecosystem, fish and...
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March 10, 2020
Since the emergence of mass-produced plastics in the mid-19th century, it’s estimated that more than 6.3 billion metric tons of plastic waste have been generated --- equivalent to the weight of 1 billion elephants.
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May 10, 2016
Perhaps you’ve seen photos of the huge masses of garbage, mostly plastics, floating in the oceans.
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November 2, 2016
Gordon Walker, chair of the IJC’s Canadian Section, recently waded into the issue of microplastics in the Great Lakes.
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November 9, 2016
Fall is here and winter officially begins Dec. 21, but it’s no time to hibernate when it comes to public involvement. Bear these items in mind.
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March 13, 2017
Plastic items --- from bags and bottles to clothing fibers --- are finding their way into the Great Lakes and its tributaries, degrading into tiny pieces and potentially impacting the environment and human health. While the US and Canadian governments have taken steps to deal with some of these...
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September 16, 2021
While we know more than ever about how tiny plastics are moving through the Great Lakes and the atmosphere, there are still questions on how they affect wildlife and people.
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August 4, 2017
In the summer of 2016, I took cameras everywhere as I travelled the Ottawa River to complete fieldwork for my anthropology master’s degree from Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario. As a documentary photographer, it was an essential part of an ethnographic research project in an unfamiliar...
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January 18, 2017
Coastal wetlands in the Great Lakes basin are recovering, providing habitat and natural water filtering along the shores.
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July 8, 2019
The IJC held its last round of public consultations around the Great Lakes in 2016-2017 in several locations around the lower lakes – particularly Lakes Erie and Ontario.
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June 9, 2020
If you haven’t listened to “Teach Me About the Great Lakes” yet, you’re missing a podcast featuring a quirky host and fun, knowledgeable guests talking about important science and Great Lakes topics.
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December 21, 2021
In a constantly changing environment, it is essential to help the next generation develop connections with nature and inspire them to protect it for future generations. There are several local and national organizations that actively support opportunities for young people to engage with the Great...
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