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Posted inClimate Change, Equity and Environmental Justice, Infrastructure, Latest News, News, Policy, Politics, Science, Technology & Research, Water Quality

Building Resilience in Rural America

by Eos March 3, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inClimate Change, Equity and Environmental Justice, Latest News, News, Politics, Science, Technology & Research, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments

Youth climate activists want an official seat at the table in Biden’s White House

by Climate Tracker February 22, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inDrinking Water, Equity and Environmental Justice, Feature Detroit, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Region, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality

Speaking of Water: How Can the Biden Administration Deliver on Environmental Justice Pledges?

by Circle of Blue February 19, 2021
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Climate Change, Drinking Water, Equity and Environmental Justice, Feature Detroit, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

Excited about Biden: Detroit advocate hopeful on environmental justice progress after decades of inertia

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now February 9, 2021
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Climate Change, COVID-19, Equity and Environmental Justice, Latest News, News, Policy, Politics, Science, Technology & Research, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Who We Are and What We Do

Rollbacks, Climate, Justice: Environmental attorney on Biden’s commitments, opportunities and challenges

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now November 17, 2020
Posted inDrinking Water, Equity and Environmental Justice, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Latest News, New York, News, Politics, Region, Water Quality, Wisconsin

Who in the U.S. Is in ‘Plumbing Poverty’? Mostly Urban Residents, Study Says

by Circle of Blue November 4, 2020
Posted inEquity and Environmental Justice, Latest News, News, Politics, Protect, Water Quality

Winning Work: Great Lakes Now recognized for communication excellence by Great Lakes Protection Fund

by GLN Editor October 26, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inCOVID-19, Drinking Water, Drinking Water News Roundup, Equity and Environmental Justice, Groundwater Contamination, Culture, Illinois, Indiana, Indigenous Communities, Infrastructure, Latest News, Michigan, Minnesota, News, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Politics, Region, Water Quality

Drinking Water News Roundup: Illinois COVID-19 shutoff protections, Ontario First Nation evacuation

by Grace Dempsey October 23, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Climate Change, Drinking Water, Equity and Environmental Justice, Illinois, Latest News, Michigan, News, Policy, Politics, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Science, Technology & Research, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

Policy Expert Q&A: Keep advocating with elected officials for safe drinking water

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now September 30, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inClimate Change, Equity and Environmental Justice, Latest News, News, Politics, Science, Technology & Research, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments

Can the Climate Youth Tip the 2020 Election Against Trump?

by The Nation September 23, 2020November 9, 2025

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  • North Bay’s PFAS problem: 5 things to know about a ‘forever chemicals’ hotspot in Ontario
    In a small northern city, citizens have launched a class-action lawsuit over decades-old PFAS pollution. The city and federal government, meanwhile, are working on a $122-million clean-up.
  • Enbridge to Pay $275K Settlement for 2019 Wisconsin Spill After DOJ Action
    The Wisconsin Department of Justice announced a $275,000 settlement Thursday with energy firm Enbridge for alleged violations of the state’s spills law over a 2019 spill in Jefferson County.
  • Scientists have a new tool in the fight against toxic algal blooms: buoys
    University of Toledo researchers have developed a system of buoys that slowly release algaecide into the surrounding water.

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