Exploring how cities are tackling environmental changes
As climate change impacts communities, these cities in the Great Lakes region are exploring solutions to some of the most pressing challenges.
For this series, five outlets examined how restaurants are reducing food waste; a new initiative to create a circular economy; whether the region’s electric grid is up to the challenges of the coming years; and the impact of unexpected flooding on immigrants living in Chicago.
Read stories from the collaboration below.
IMPACT REPORT
Climate collaboration opens door for coordinated coverage, outreach
Five INN members collectively identified new opportunities for shining a light on solutions to critical environmental challenges in Great Lakes communities.
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Borderless Magazine
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December 21, 2022
Chicago ha sufrido tormentas más frecuentes y severas en las últimas décadas, lo que aumenta el riesgo de inundaciones para inmigrantes…
Borderless Magazine
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December 21, 2022
Chicago residents share how they have been affected by apartment flooding caused by rain, storms, snowfall and lake-related flooding.
Energy News Network
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December 19, 2022
As climate change brings warmer and wetter weather to the Great Lakes region, transmission experts say now is the time to prepare…
The Land
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December 14, 2022
Nonprofits, universities and others across the Great Lakes are supporting efforts to reduce waste and creating business opportunities.
Planet Detroit
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December 9, 2022
Learn how three Detroit restaurants are finding creative ways to reduce food waste.
This reporting is part of a collaborative series from the Institute for Nonprofit News, Planet Detroit, Tostada Magazine, Energy News Network, The Land, and Borderless Magazine. This project was made possible with support from the Joyce Foundation.