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Scientists race to gather winter data on warming Great Lakes
-What’s happening in the Great Lakes during those long, frigid months when they’re often covered partially or completely with ice? A casual observer — and even experts — might be inclined to say, “Not much.”
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Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in Michigan farm’s beef
-The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services “determined that prolonged consumption of the beef from this farm could increase PFOS levels in the human body,” a news release said.
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Indiana Dunes National Park entry fee to begin March 31
-The fees vary depending on the method used to enter the national park.
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Interior Department approves $1B to clean up abandoned wells
-There are over 3 million abandoned oil and gas wells in the U.S., according to the Environmental Protection Agency. And Interior officials say that wells have been exposing millions of people to air and water pollution for decades.
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US pushes for better tap water but must win over wary public
-Already, 20% of adults nationally say they don’t drink tap water — filtered or not — up from 14% before the Flint crisis, according to a study of federal survey data.
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Michigan governor releases plan draft for carbon neutrality
-Michigan will build clean energy infrastructure and invest in green programs over the next 30 years with the goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050 to confront climate change, a draft of a state plan says.
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Soo Locks to close to marine traffic for winter maintenance
-The locks on the St. Marys River between Lake Superior and Lake Huron are expected to be closed from Saturday to March 25, according to the Army Corps of Engineers.
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Work continues on removing lead water lines in Benton Harbor
-More than 400 water service lines in Benton Harbor have been replaced or verified to be free of lead, according to state officials.
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EPA moves to crack down on dangerous coal ash storage ponds
-Plants in four states will have to close the coal ash ponds months or years ahead of schedule, the EPA said, citing deficiencies with groundwater monitoring, cleanup or other problems.
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Judge: Lawsuit can proceed against Flint water contractor
-A judge on Monday refused to dismiss a lawsuit against an engineering company, which is accused of not doing enough to stop the flow of lead-contaminated water in Flint in 2015.