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Regional industry news, from agriculture to blue economy to shipping.

Posted inEnergy News Roundup, Featured, Industry, Latest News, News

For clean energy in the Great Lakes region, 2025 is off to an uneasy start

by Nicole Pollack, Great Lakes Now February 5, 2025November 8, 2025
Posted inIndustry, Infrastructure, Latest News, Michigan, News, PFAS, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology & Research, Water Quality

Blue Tech challenge aims at gathering business solutions to Great Lakes problems

by Interlochen Public Radio February 5, 2025
Posted inEnergy News Roundup, Industry, Latest News, News

Energy sector holds its breath as nuclear power inches forward

by Nicole Pollack, Great Lakes Now January 22, 2025November 8, 2025
Posted inCulture, Featured, Indigenous Communities, Industry, Latest News, News, Ontario, Politics, Region, Tribal Governments and First Nations, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments

Life on the frontlines of Ontario’s critical mineral boom

by The Narwhal January 21, 2025November 8, 2025
Posted inEnergy, Industry, Latest News, News

Public comment opens on a plan to clear trees for solar near Gaylord

by Interlochen Public Radio January 13, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Energy, Energy News Roundup, Featured, Illinois, Industry, Michigan, News, Region, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

Energy transition sees small wins, major uncertainty in the Upper Midwest

by Nicole Pollack, Great Lakes Now January 8, 2025November 8, 2025
Posted inEnergy, Featured, Industry, Invasive Species, Latest News, News, Science, Technology & Research

Chicago keeps its New Year’s resolution: All city buildings now use 100% clean power

by Grist January 2, 2025
Posted inEnergy News Roundup, Featured, Industry, Latest News, News

Energy News Roundup: Wisconsin reacts to oil spill as pipeline fight continues

by Nicole Pollack, Great Lakes Now December 23, 2024
Posted inAgriculture, Featured, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Industry, Latest News, News

Agricultural runoff damages our water and kills wildlife. Could a simple drainage stopper be the solution?

by Stephen Starr, Great Lakes Now December 11, 2024November 8, 2025
Posted inDrinking Water, Featured, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Industry, Latest News, News, Ontario, Region, Water Quality

Spotlight on complexity of bottled water issues, as BlueTriton exits Ontario

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now December 6, 2024

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    After failed trade negotiations, U.S. Pres. Trump threatened to rename one of the Great Lakes. On Thursday, he signed an executive order.
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    Utilities nationwide have seen supply challenges due to domestic constraints and the ongoing Iran War.

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