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Posted inEnergy News Roundup, Featured, Indiana, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, Minnesota, News, Pennsylvania, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region

Energy News Roundup: Duke Energy’s financial assistance program, propane price increases in Minnesota, Pennsylvania prepares for increased energy costs

by Maya Sundaresan December 10, 2021
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Water utilities urge regulators to scrap new PFAS limits

by The Associated Press December 10, 2021
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You Can’t Beat Climate Change Without Tackling Disinformation

by The Nation December 8, 2021November 9, 2025
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Drinking Water News Roundup: Infrastructure funding in Minnesota, Wisconsin, false confidence in Michigan water

by Maya Sundaresan December 8, 2021
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Lower Rates: New flood risk assessment will reduce insurance rates in the Great Lakes region

by Taylor Haelterman December 7, 2021November 9, 2025
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BP agrees to $500K penalty, soot limits at Indiana refinery

by The Associated Press December 3, 2021
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Mapping the Great Lakes: Find out if Lake Huron water ends up in your faucet

by Alex Hill December 3, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inDrinking Water, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Infrastructure, Latest News, Michigan, News, PFAS, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Rising Cost of Water in Michigan Leads to Affordability Problems

by Circle of Blue December 3, 2021
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Science report: US should make less plastic to save oceans

by The Associated Press December 2, 2021
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Michigan drops oil pipeline suit, refocuses on separate case

by The Associated Press December 1, 2021

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