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Posted inEquity and Environmental Justice, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Lake Superior, Latest News, Michigan, News, Ontario, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Wisconsin

Public hearing draws on big questions about Upper Peninsula copper mining

by Interlochen Public Radio November 5, 2024November 8, 2025
Posted inAdvocacy, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Featured, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments

The race for clean energy is local

by Grist November 5, 2024November 8, 2025
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 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 inFeatured, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Lake Huron, Lake Ontario, Latest News, News, Ontario, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, The Provinces, Toronto, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Missed calls, forgotten instructions: Inside an oil spill cleanup on Toronto waterways

by The Narwhal August 6, 2024

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    University of Michigan researchers will test a prototype this week as part of an ongoing effort to improve electricity reliability for residents.
  • Former EPA adviser claims agency violated whistleblower protections after petition criticism
    The EPA is being sued this week by Elin Warn Betanzo, a water safety engineer who was also instrumental in the Flint water crisis investigation.
  • Wisconsin egg production cut in half as farms struggle with avian flu, higher expenses
    Latest data highlights significant decline in state's egg production after several major avian flu outbreaks hit farms last fall, this spring.

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