Manish Bapna believes that, as a country, we are at a critical juncture with climate change and the time to act is now. “We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to overcome the climate crisis and build a healthier, more equitable and more vibrant world,” Bapna said in a statement on his appointment in August as president and CEO of the non-profit Natural Resources Defense Council. Read Now at Great Lakes Now.

Beyond the obvious proximity to the five Great Lakes, what makes a region? The Midwest has its own stereotypes – the Rust Belt has become a popular term for northern post-industrial cities – but perhaps the draw of the Earth’s bounty of freshwater is more meaningful? Aside from the cultural influence of the lakes, the Great Lakes region is a combination of environmental science, politics and economy. Read Now at Great Lakes Now.

Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research is embracing technology by giving design tours on social media. Daniel Bernard Roumain uses his art to impact social change. Read Now at One Detroit.