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Chicago educator empowers students to make climate connections in their own communities

by Energy News Network March 25, 2022
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PFAS News Roundup: Indiana PFAS property transfers, Lake Superior rainbow smelt advisory, new Ohio PFAS regulation bill

by Maya Sundaresan March 24, 2022
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Black Neighborhoods Will Bear Future Flood Burden

by Eos March 24, 2022November 9, 2025
Posted inAP, Article, Drinking Water, Equity and Environmental Justice, Feature Lead, Flint, Groundwater Contamination, Lead, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Judge: Ex-governor must testify in Flint water civil trial

by The Associated Press March 24, 2022
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Authors, Chicago, Detroit, Drinking Water, Equity and Environmental Justice, Feature Lead, Featured, Flint, Gary Wilson, Illinois, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, The States, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Substantive change will require a ‘massive culture shift’ in federal, state and local agencies

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now March 18, 2022November 9, 2025
Posted inAP, Article, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Equity and Environmental Justice, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Wisconsin

DNR extends comment period on Enbridge line reroute

by The Associated Press March 17, 2022
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Indiana University study links lead exposure to juvenile delinquency

by Indiana Environmental Reporter March 16, 2022
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Flint water main breaks prompt water conservation request

by The Associated Press March 15, 2022
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US looks to boost cooperation with tribes on land management

by The Associated Press March 10, 2022
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Snyder will take 5th if called to testify in water trial

by The Associated Press March 7, 2022

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