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Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Algae Blooms, Authors, Featured, James Proffitt, Lake Erie, Michigan, News, Ohio, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Study suggests phosphorous reduction alone could lead to more toxic algae

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now June 24, 2022
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Does extreme weather threaten the hazardous waste sites that border Lake Michigan?

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now June 23, 2022
Posted inAdvocacy, Drinking Water, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Latest News, Michigan, News, PFAS, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

MI environmental group calls EPA’s PFAS advisory a “wake-up call” for industries

by Michigan Public June 17, 2022
Posted inGreat Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Infrastructure, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Ontario, PFAS, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Wisconsin

FRESH: Research Highlights Gaps in Federal Air Pollution Data

by Circle of Blue June 16, 2022November 9, 2025
Posted inAdvocacy, Climate Change, Detroit, Equity and Environmental Justice, Featured, Groundwater Contamination, Latest News, Lead, Michigan, News, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Science, Technology, Research, The States, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Michigan Gov. Whitmer’s plan needs to move from aspiration to action, says Detroit climate advocate

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now June 14, 2022
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
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EXCLUSIVE: Ontario Regulator Refuses New Pipeline, Tells Enbridge to Plan for Lower Gas Demand

by The Energy Mix June 10, 2022November 9, 2025
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COVID hits Buttigieg, others who attended Michigan event

by The Associated Press June 7, 2022
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Citizens Energy launches lead service line replacement program

by Indiana Environmental Reporter June 7, 2022
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by Great Lakes Now June 1, 2022

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    Enbridge had sought to move Nessel’s Line 5 shutdown case into federal court, where the company was expected to get more favorable treatment. But justices unanimously ruled that the company missed the deadline to do so.
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