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Minnesota Supreme Court to hear challenge in PolyMet case

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To build a new pipeline or not: Illinois city seeks Lake Michigan water

by John McCracken April 19, 2022
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DNR restarts effort to set bacteria standards in groundwater

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Governor appeals court order blocking carbon emissions plan

by The Associated Press April 14, 2022
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GOP’s energy promises face limits in Pa. governor’s race

by The Associated Press April 14, 2022
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Michigan is spending big on infrastructure. Its problems are even bigger.

by Bridge Michigan April 12, 2022November 9, 2025
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Pennsylvania court blocks governor’s carbon emissions plan

by The Associated Press April 7, 2022
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Illinois environmental justice bill would help residents prevent pollution

by Energy News Network April 5, 2022
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Minnesota bill aims to close a gap on funding for ‘pre-weatherization’ work

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