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The Great (Lakes) Disappearing Act

Posted on April 18, 2007

As global average temperatures increase and sea levels rise, water levels in the Great Lakes have been projected to drop, possibly falling five feet. Notoriously cold winters in Michigan are expected to warm by 10 degrees Fahrenheit, and summers by 13 degrees.It sounds nice to trade in your cup of hot chocolate for a fudgesicle, but there are many downsides.Recreational use of the lakes are going to take a huge slam. Populations of cold-water fish (like trout) will be impacted by the warming waters, which means weekend fishing trips and the fishing industry will feel the hurt (as a sport, es...

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