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Posted inCOVID-19, Drinking Water, Feature Milwaukee, Groundwater Contamination, Guest Article, Infrastructure, Latest News, Lead, Milwaukee, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Wisconsin

Milwaukee significantly behind in project to replace 1,100 lead pipes by end of year

by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service August 12, 2020
Posted inAP, Article, Forests and Plants, Infrastructure, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Plants cropping up in lost Michigan lakes where dams failed

by The Associated Press August 10, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inClimate Change, COVID-19, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Equity and Environmental Justice, Guest Article, Indiana, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Science, Technology, Research

Survey analysis finds race plays role in perception, vulnerabilities to climate change in Indiana

by Indiana Environmental Reporter August 10, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Detroit, Equity and Environmental Justice, Feature Detroit, Gary Wilson, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Demanding Justice: Detroit activists make formal complaint over hazardous waste sites

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now August 7, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Chicago, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Energy News Roundup, Feature-Chicago, Ian Wendrow, Illinois, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, News, Ohio, Region, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

Great Lakes Energy News Roundup: Back Forty mine setback, Illinois and Ohio utility shutoffs

by Ian Wendrow August 6, 2020
Posted inChicago, COVID-19, Detroit, Drinking Water, Equity and Environmental Justice, Feature Detroit, Feature-Chicago, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Illinois, Latest News, Michigan, News, Pennsylvania, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

In a time of COVID-19, millions of Americans are plagued by water debt

by Circle of Blue August 5, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Drinking Water, Forever Chemicals Featured, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, Natasha Blakely, News, PFAS, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

PFAS Progress: Michigan continues legislative push for more action against PFAS

by Natasha Blakely August 5, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAdvocacy, Climate Change, Equity and Environmental Justice, Guest Article, Latest News, Minnesota, New York, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Science, Technology, Research

Across America, Five Communities in Search of Environmental Justice

by InsideClimate News August 5, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Agriculture, Algae Blooms, Authors, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, James Proffitt, Lake Erie, Latest News, News, Ohio, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

Cost of Conservation: Needed systems and equipment can lead to a hefty price tag

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now August 4, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Detroit, Detroit River, Equity and Environmental Justice, Feature Detroit, Groundwater Contamination, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, John Hartig, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Lakes Moment: A tribute to Guy O. Williams, environmental justice champion

by John Hartig, Great Lakes Now August 3, 2020November 9, 2025

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  • Which Great Lakes states are advancing balcony solar?
    Dozens of states are considering legislation to allow residents to use DIY plug-in solar. Follow the efforts here.
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    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.
  • Ohio energy corruption case goes nowhere after jury deadlocks over bribery charges
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