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Energy News Roundup

Ohio energy corruption case goes nowhere after jury deadlocks over bribery charges

by Nicole Pollack, Great Lakes Now April 8, 2026April 10, 2026

More energy news as the Trump administration keeps coal plants on life support and unveils plans for a colossal data center with its own natural gas plant.

Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice

Forest Service workers in Wisconsin may have to move after reorganization, union leader says

by Wisconsin Public Radio April 8, 2026April 9, 2026

Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

U.S. EPA announces action on microplastics, but Michigan critics say it’s not enough

by Michigan Public April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice

Trump administration plans closure of 4 Michigan forestry research centers

by Bridge Michigan April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

Equity and Environmental Justice

How Two Teens in Niagara Falls Are Confronting Pollution and a Mental Health Crisis

by Inside Climate News April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Industry, Energy, Economic Development

Ohio blocks big solar farm, despite apparently fake public comments

by Canary Media March 26, 2026April 1, 2026

Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice

Scajaquada Creek, a Cautionary Tale

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now March 18, 2026April 1, 2026

Energy News Roundup

Legal fights continue as reroute of Line 5 pipeline begins

by Nicole Pollack, Great Lakes Now March 11, 2026April 1, 2026

Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Climate change is worsening water crisis for Canada’s largest First Nations population

by Mia Litzenberg, Great Lakes Now March 4, 2026March 10, 2026

Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice

Trump administration moves to weaken federal protections for waterways and wetlands

by Inside Climate News November 24, 2025