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Posted inAdvocacy, Climate Change, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Science, Technology, Research

In Climate Talks, Plans to Keep Planet from Overheating Should Not Ignore Water

by Circle of Blue September 26, 2021
Posted inAdvocacy, AP, Article, Fish, Birds and Animals, Michigan, Minnesota, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Science, Technology, Research, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Wisconsin

Groups fight to keep gray wolf protections for most of US

by The Associated Press November 10, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Authors, Freighters, History and Culture, James Proffitt, Lake Erie, Latest News, Ohio, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Recreation and Tourism, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, Region, Who We Are and What We Do

Dave Spangler: Lake Erie loses tireless full-time advocate

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now October 28, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Authors, Drinking Water, James Proffitt, Lake Erie, Latest News, News, Ohio, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Legal Fees: Toledo residents to pay for LEBOR challenger Drewes Farms

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now October 27, 2020
Posted inAdvocacy, Climate Change, Forests and Plants, Guest Article, History and Culture, Indigenous Communities, Latest News, News, Ontario, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Quebec, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research

One key solution to the world’s climate woes? Canada’s natural landscapes

by The Narwhal August 19, 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 inAdvocacy, Agriculture, Algae Blooms, Climate Change, Events and Special Broadcasts, Fish, Birds and Animals, Great Lakes Now Watch Parties, Habitat Restoration, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Lake Erie, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Waterfront Development

Watch Party: Water Damage

by GLN Editor July 30, 2020
Posted inAdvocacy, AP, Article, COVID-19, Drinking Water, Equity and Environmental Justice, Indiana, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

New law mandates Indiana schools test for lead contamination

by The Associated Press March 31, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Authors, Drinking Water, Indiana, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, PFAS, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Region, Ric Mixter, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Waterfront Development, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

PFAS News Roundup: Indiana restricts PFAS foam, Wisconsin utility sued, 651 military bases likely polluted

by Ric Mixter March 25, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Authors, COVID-19, Detroit, Drinking Water, Equity and Environmental Justice, Feature Detroit, Ian Wendrow, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Do More: Water rights advocates call for action from Gov. Whitmer, Mayor Duggan for residents without water

by Ian Wendrow March 20, 2020November 9, 2025

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