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Posted inFeatured, History and Culture, Indigenous Communities, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Tribal Governments and First Nations

Indigenous peoples rush to stop ‘false climate solutions’ ahead of next international climate meeting

by Grist May 2, 2024
Posted inAP, Article, Equity and Environmental Justice, Featured, Flint, Groundwater Contamination, Latest News, Lead, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Children of Flint water crisis make change as young environmental and health activists

by The Associated Press April 25, 2024
Posted inFeatured, Indiana, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, Minnesota, News, Pennsylvania, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Wisconsin

Energy News Roundup: Key figure in Ohio bribery scandal dead by suicide

by Nicole Pollack, Great Lakes Now April 18, 2024
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Equity and Environmental Justice, Featured, Gary Wilson, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Who We Are and What We Do

Line 5 activist group wants Gov. Whitmer to “be an advocate” for shutdown

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now April 17, 2024
Posted inGuest Article, Latest News, News, Ohio, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, The States

Campbell Soup pollution lawsuits raise concerns about additional Northeast Ohio phosphorus sources

by Ideastream Public Media April 11, 2024
Posted inChicago, Equity and Environmental Justice, Feature-Chicago, Featured, Illinois, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region

In Chicago, one neighborhood is fighting gentrification and climate change at the same time

by Grist April 11, 2024
Posted inEquity and Environmental Justice, Guest Article, Indiana, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region

Indiana attorney general fights EPA rule that would reduce pollution on Indy’s west side

by Mirror Indy April 9, 2024
Posted inClimate Change, Featured, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Science, Technology, Research, The States, Tourism

After a hot winter, Whitmer asks for more ways to get aid to businesses

by Interlochen Public Radio April 9, 2024
Posted inAP, Article, Budget, Climate Change, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Equity and Environmental Justice, Featured, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Science, Technology, Research, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments

EPA head Regan defends $20B green bank: ‘I feel really good about this program’

by The Associated Press April 5, 2024
Posted inEquity and Environmental Justice, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, History and Culture, Indigenous Communities, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Tribal Governments and First Nations

Sault tribe challenges Michigan fishing deal, chides ‘preposterous’ rules

by Bridge Michigan April 4, 2024

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