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Posted inAdvocacy, AP, Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Minnesota, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Region

Minnesota Supreme Court to review drainage projects ruling

by The Associated Press December 29, 2021
Posted inAgriculture, Guest Article, History and Culture, Illinois, Indigenous Communities, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Lake Michigan, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region

Great Lakes region WWII armory preserves Indigenous village

by Great Lakes Echo December 27, 2021
Posted inEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Guest Article, Illinois, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Lake Michigan, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region

Historic coal ash raises concerns at iconic Illinois coal plant site

by Energy News Network December 23, 2021
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Featured, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Rachel Duckett, Region, Who We Are and What We Do

O Christmas Tree: Is your Christmas tree environmentally friendly?

by Rachel Duckett December 21, 2021
Posted inAP, Article, Groundwater Contamination, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Infrastructure, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

EPA releases $1B to clean up toxic waste sites in 24 states

by The Associated Press December 20, 2021
Posted inAP, Article, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Infrastructure, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Wisconsin

Court rules against proposed frac sand plant in Wisconsin

by The Associated Press December 17, 2021
Posted inAP, Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

US requires higher safety standards for more pipelines

by The Associated Press December 17, 2021
Posted inFeatured, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Lake Huron, Latest News, News, Ontario, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Public Perception: When it comes to nuclear waste in the Great Lakes region, what counts as safe?

by Natasha Blakely December 17, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inAP, Article, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region

Enbridge seeks federal jurisdiction in oil pipeline dispute

by The Associated Press December 16, 2021
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Featured, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, Ontario, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Sharon Oosthoek, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Filter Fix: Study shows washing machine filters keep harmful microfibers out of the Great Lakes

by Sharon Oosthoek December 14, 2021November 9, 2025

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