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COVID-19DetroitFatbergsFeature DetroitIllinoisIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentInfrastructureLatest NewsMichiganNatasha BlakelyNewsResearch, Data and TechnologyScience, Technology, ResearchWater Quality and Restoration EffortsSlow Legislation: Flushable wipes become an issue in court and in law
-Governments are trying to fight wipes manufacturers through a variety of means and levels of success.
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Climate ChangeDetroitDetroit RiverFeature DetroitInfrastructureJohn HartigLake St. ClairLatest NewsMichiganNewsOntarioWaterfront DevelopmentGreat Lakes Moment: Warmer, wetter, wilder
-Climate change has had a clear effect on the Great Lakes already – most clearly seen in the high water levels.
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Enbridge Line 5 and Other PipelinesGary WilsonIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLake HuronLake MichiganLatest NewsMichiganNewsWater Quality and Restoration EffortsWhitmer’s Dilemma: How to shut down Line 5, avoid a legal swamp and keep Northern Michigan happy
-Michigan’s governor and attorney general diverge on their Line 5 strategy.
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DetroitDetroit RiverFeature DetroitFish, Birds and AnimalsFlintForever Chemicals FeaturedGroundwater ContaminationIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentJohn HartigLake St. ClairLatest NewsLeadMichiganNewsOntarioPFASSt. Clair RiverWater Quality and Restoration EffortsRoller Coaster: Michigan’s long history with environmental contamination
-This special column from John Hartig looks at 10 incidents of contamination in Michigan’s history.
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ChicagoClimate ChangeEnergy News RoundupEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingFeature-ChicagoIan WendrowIllinoisIndigenous CommunitiesIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentInfrastructureLake HuronLatest NewsMichiganMinnesotaNewsOntarioGreat Lakes Energy News Roundup: Lake Huron nuclear waste storage plan dropped, renewable energy in Midland
-Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s fortnightly headline roundup.
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Least Wanted: Potential Great Lakes invasive species are little known but still a big problem
-The marbled crayfish got big headlines recently while other invasive species remain under the radar.
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Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingCOVID-19FreightersGary WilsonIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsMichiganNewsOhioOntarioRecreation and TourismRecreational Hunting and FishingResearch, Data and TechnologyScience, Technology, ResearchShipping and PortsTourismU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsCOVID-19 Comeback: Great Lakes businesses and scientists bounce back
-Rules are relaxing, and business is picking back up for charter boats, freighters and scientists.
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Drinking WaterForever Chemicals FeaturedLatest NewsMichiganNewsPFASSandra SvobodaWater Quality and Restoration EffortsEmmy Winner: “The Forever Chemicals” takes documentary prize
-The Great Lakes Now film about PFAS contamination’s impact on Michigan communities wins a top broadcast honor.
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Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsLorraine BoissoneaultMinnesotaNewsPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeRecreation and TourismU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWater Quality and Restoration EffortsConflicted Over Copper: Technological advances clash with environmental concerns in Twin Metals case
-Changes in legislation in the past few years are helping clear the way for the mine.
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BudgetGary WilsonIllinoisIndianaInfrastructureLatest NewsMichiganMinnesotaNew YorkNewsOhioOntarioPennsylvaniaPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeWisconsinDam Investment: How does Michigan stack up against Great Lakes peers?
-Failure brings scrutiny to EGLE dam safety program. Other states far surpass Michigan in investment.
