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SUMMARY:G.T. Humanists Meeting: Microplastics in the Great Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Grand Traverse Humanists will present a talk by Art Hirsch on microplastics in the Great Lakes.\n\n\nArt Hirsch will discuss the sources\, impacts\, legislation and mitigation actions to address microplastics. Microplastics in the Great Lakes is an emerging water quality issue that has the potential of impacting human health and the aquatic environment. It has been estimated that microplastics are consumed by the US population at a rate of 5 grams per week; this is weight of a credit card. Microplastics are found in our food\, water and even beer along the Great Lakes. Fish are ingesting microplastics that causes them to starve. Over 22 million pounds of plastic enter the Great Lakes every year and Lake Michigan is the #1 source.\n\nArt Hirsch is a former environmental consultant with over 30 years of experience. He lives in Boulder\, Colorado and spends his summers in Pentwater\, Michigan. He is originally from North Muskegon\, Michigan and he received his Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University and a Master of Science degree from the University of Colorado. His expertise is in the areas of water quality\, stormwater management\, sustainability and environmental impact assessments. He is a member of the Climate Reality Project founded by former Vice President Gore and the For the Love of Water organization located in Traverse City and the Great Lakes Plastic Pollution Solutions Coalition. He is currently working on the Enbridge Line 5 Shutdown\, GHG reductions associated with transportation\, oil and gas operations and microplastics.\n\n\nPlease note this meeting will take place at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at 6726 Center Rd. instead of our usual meeting place (the library).
URL:https://gthumanists.org/event/g-t-humanists-meeting-microplastics-in-the-great-lakes/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church\, 6726 Center Rd\, Traverse City
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vicki Olsen":MAILTO:cvolsen17@yahoo.com
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