New research suggests an ancient hotspot helped shape the Great Lakes, challenging traditional formation theories.

Searles Lake has long been shaped by shifting water levels, volcanic minerals, and evaporite formation. In 2024, satellites ...

Their work also includes forecasting changes, and sharing said changes, about our oceans. What happens in our oceans can ...

A trade war with Mexico and Canada would have ramifications across the country. Here’s how it would impact Washington state, ...

The lakes of the US are often thought of as great holiday destinations. All of them provide a combination of hiking, boating, ...

The small plastic particles are "ubiquitous" in Great Lakes water, sediment, plants, fish and beaches, an international panel ...

Topping the list of Canada’s huge lakes is Lake Superior. Shared with the United States, the lake covers over 82,100 square ...

If President Donald Trump's threat to tariff Canadian imports by 25% goes forward, 200 years of peaceful and profitable Great Lakes maritime trade will be at risk.

Bonta, who like Trump is a Republican, told The Times that he does not oppose tariffs in general, but wants to see the Trump ...

This story has been updated with new information. When ice piles up along Great Lakes shorelines, it can create spectacular blue ice, craggy piles and "volcanoes" that spray water high into the ...

Harris Poll respondents recognize the changes, but they're not sure local governments are prepared to address them.