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Posted inClimate Change, Guest Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, Ohio, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Science, Technology, Research, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments

Ohio environmental advocates weigh in on 2024 presidential candidates’ stance on climate change

by Ideastream Public Media October 30, 2024
Posted inDrinking Water, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Latest News, Minnesota, New York, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

2024 Election: State and Local Voters Consider Tax Increases for Water Protection

by Circle of Blue October 28, 2024
Posted inClimate Change, Latest News, News, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Science, Technology, Research, The States, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Wisconsin

Climate change isn’t a top issue in this election. Some Wisconsin voters say it should be.

by Wisconsin Public Radio October 24, 2024November 8, 2025
Posted inClimate Change, Featured, Latest News, News, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Science, Technology, Research, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments

The climate stakes of the Harris-Trump election

by Grist October 23, 2024
Posted inFeatured, Illinois, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region

The nation’s first commercial carbon storage plant is in Illinois. It leaks.

by WBEZ October 22, 2024November 8, 2025
Posted inGreat Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Latest News, News, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments

Virtual Town Hall: What does the election mean for Great Lakes climate and environment?

by Great Lakes Now October 21, 2024
Posted inGreat Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, News, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, The States, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments

Michigan a top winner of climate funds Trump wants to revoke

by Bridge Michigan October 18, 2024
Posted inForests and Plants, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Science, Technology, Research, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Wisconsin

Environmental groups and industry at odds over plan to conserve old-growth forests

by Wisconsin Public Radio October 14, 2024November 8, 2025
Posted inBudget, Featured, Illinois, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Latest News, Minnesota, News, Ohio, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Wisconsin

Midwest States Struggle to Fund Dam Safety Projects, Even as Federal Aid Hits Historic Highs

by Inside Climate News October 4, 2024
Posted inGreat Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, The States, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Michigan’s New Rules To Protect Water From Manure Attacked By Lawmakers

by Circle of Blue October 3, 2024November 8, 2025

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