![]() ![]() But climate change and human industry have also played a role.īelow, Egan takes us behind the scenes with maps and photos to explain just how the Great Lakes were damaged - and the uncertain but possible recovery underway. In “The Death and Life of the Great Lakes,” journalist Dan Egan crafts a cautious yet hopeful narrative using history, reporting, and his own experiences to highlight the threats posed to the world’s largest freshwater system.Īmong the first and greatest threats the system has faced: invasive species. ” Become a member of the book club by joining our Facebook group, or by signing up to our newsletter. Our April pick for the PBS NewsHour-New York Times book club “Now Read This” is Dan Egan’s “ The Death and Life of the Great Lakes. ![]() Photo courtesy of Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper.īy Alison Thoet of the PBS News Hour - April 20, 2018 Left: Kayakers float down the Buffalo River near Lake Erie, one of 3,400 projects funded by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative since 2010. ![]()
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