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Posted inAP, Article, News, PFAS, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, The States, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Republicans allow PFAS standards to take effect

by The Associated Press June 14, 2022
Posted inAdvocacy, Detroit, Equity and Environmental Justice, Guest Article, Michigan, Municipalities, News, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

As agencies seek more environmental justice data, longtime residents are skeptical

by Energy News Network June 13, 2022November 9, 2025
Posted inEnbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Guest Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, Ontario, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, The Provinces, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments

EXCLUSIVE: Ontario Regulator Refuses New Pipeline, Tells Enbridge to Plan for Lower Gas Demand

by The Energy Mix June 10, 2022November 9, 2025
Posted inClimate Change, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Equity and Environmental Justice, Guest Article, History and Culture, Indigenous Communities, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Minnesota, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Tribal Governments and First Nations

In Minnesota, the PolyMet mine pits renewable energy needs against tribes and the EPA

by Grist June 9, 2022
Posted inAP, Article, Climate Change, Drinking Water, Groundwater Contamination, Illinois, Infrastructure, Lead, Michigan, Municipalities, News, PFAS, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Climate-driven flooding poses well water contamination risks

by The Associated Press June 9, 2022
Posted inAP, Article, Budget, Drinking Water, Equity and Environmental Justice, Municipalities, News, Pennsylvania, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, The States, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Pennsylvania public water utilities say Senate bill will force up rates

by The Associated Press June 8, 2022
Posted inAP, Article, Forever Chemicals Featured, News, PFAS, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Wisconsin

Wisconsin judge leaves PFAS regulation ruling on hold

by The Associated Press June 8, 2022
Posted inAP, Article, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, New York, News, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, The States

Landmark bill to limit cryptomining passes NY Legislature

by The Associated Press June 7, 2022
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COVID hits Buttigieg, others who attended Michigan event

by The Associated Press June 7, 2022
Posted inCleveland, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Equity and Environmental Justice, Guest Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, Ohio, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region

Mapping tools help Ohio cities chart course for environmental justice

by Energy News Network June 7, 2022November 9, 2025

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