Great Lakes shipping future looks bright

International and Canadian ship owners are spending nearly $1 billion on new technologically and environmentally advanced vessels to work the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence waterway.

Land Trust acquires fourth nature reserve

The Haliburton Highlands Land Trust, Ont., has acquired its fourth nature reserve – a wetland complex near South Lake. The 100-acre property, which is home to many important species and habitats, strengthens a block of nearby protected areas.

Fishing seen as way to limit Asian carp invasion

Illinois is discussing innovative solutions to stop the invasive Asian carp, including by heavily fishing waterways and eating them. Already the state is supporting private efforts to harvest and sell the fish in China.

Geothermal Designs Arise as a Stormproof Resource

Read the full story in the New York Times. Digging geothermal wells can be expensive and difficult, and the systems have been slow to catch on in New York City, but the benefits may eventually outweigh the costs. Filed under: Geothermal

Walgreen adds ‘green’ line to private-label push

Read the full story at Reuters. Walgreen Co is bringing out its own line of household goods with no harmful chemicals, the latest step in its push to add more store brands and differentiate itself from competitors. Walgreen’s first 24 baby and personal care...

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