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Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Authors, Chicago, Illinois, Latest News, News, PFAS, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Sharon Oosthoek, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Chemical Hitchhikers: Great Lakes microplastics may increase risk of PFAS contaminants in food web

by Sharon Oosthoek January 17, 2020
Posted inDrinking Water, Forever Chemicals Featured, Latest News, News, PFAS, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

PFAS News Roundup: Public input in Michigan, bans on firefighting foam, legislation won’t pass Senate

by Ric Mixter January 15, 2020
Posted inAP, Article, Groundwater Contamination, Minnesota, News, Protect, Region, Resource, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Minnesota court rejects major permits for PolyMet mine

by The Associated Press January 14, 2020
Posted inDrinking Water, Forever Chemicals Featured, Guest Article, Latest News, News, PBS, PBS NewsHour, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

The U.S. House just voted to regulate PFAS. Here’s what you need to know

by GLN Editor January 14, 2020
Posted inAP, Article, Detroit, Drinking Water, Groundwater Contamination, Michigan, News, PFAS, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Superfund cleanup considered for Detroit ‘green goo’ site

by The Associated Press January 13, 2020
Posted inAP, Article, Detroit, Detroit River, Drinking Water, Forever Chemicals Featured, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Michigan, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

EPA: Lead, uranium found after Detroit River aggregate spill

by The Associated Press January 13, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Algae Blooms, Authors, Drinking Water, James Proffitt, Lake Erie, Latest News, News, Ohio, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Lake Erie Algae: 2019 was bad but could have been worse

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now January 10, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Ian Wendrow, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, Resource, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Lakes Energy News Roundup: Wisconsin superfund cleanup, Minnesota court rejects gas plant, six GL states join U.S. Climate Alliance

by Ian Wendrow January 9, 2020
Posted inAP, Article, Drinking Water, Groundwater Contamination, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Wisconsin

Wisconsin lawmaker task force urges $10M for clean water initiatives

by The Associated Press January 9, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Ian Wendrow, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, Resource, Science, Technology, Research, Who We Are and What We Do

Energy Alternatives: Outside of Line 5, where can Michiganders get energy?

by Ian Wendrow January 8, 2020

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  • Residents across Michigan unite for solar discounts
    Grassroots ‘Solarize’ programs have expanded across Michigan cities and counties, helping residents access group discounts on solar installations even as federal incentives have been cut.
  • Forest Service workers in Wisconsin may have to move after reorganization, union leader says
    Trump administration officials say the restructuring will bring the agency closer to communities they serve.
  • U.S. EPA announces action on microplastics, but Michigan critics say it’s not enough
    The federal government announced a new $144 million program to study microplastics and the risks they pose to human health. But some environmental groups say the action isn't aggressive enough.

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