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Policy and Environmental Justice.

Posted inAdvocacy, Climate Change, Culture, Forests and Plants, Indigenous Communities, Latest News, News, Ontario, Politics, Quebec, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology & Research

One key solution to the world’s climate woes? Canada’s natural landscapes

by The Narwhal August 19, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Equity and Environmental Justice, Groundwater Contamination, Illinois, Industry, Latest News, News, Politics, Region, Water Quality

Illinoisans demand stricter coal ash rules, denounce state proposal

by Energy News Network August 19, 2020
Posted inClimate Change, COVID-19, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Equity and Environmental Justice, Indiana, Industry, Latest News, News, Politics, Region, Science, Technology & Research

Survey analysis finds race plays role in perception, vulnerabilities to climate change in Indiana

by Indiana Environmental Reporter August 10, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Equity and Environmental Justice, Feature Detroit, Industry, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Region, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

Demanding Justice: Detroit activists make formal complaint over hazardous waste sites

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now August 7, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inCOVID-19, Drinking Water, Equity and Environmental Justice, Feature Detroit, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Illinois, Latest News, Michigan, News, Pennsylvania, Politics, Region, Water Quality

In a time of COVID-19, millions of Americans are plagued by water debt

by Circle of Blue August 5, 2020
Posted inAdvocacy, Climate Change, Equity and Environmental Justice, Latest News, Minnesota, New York, News, Politics, Region, Science, Technology & Research

Across America, Five Communities in Search of Environmental Justice

by InsideClimate News August 5, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Detroit River, Equity and Environmental Justice, Feature Detroit, Groundwater Contamination, Industry, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Region, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Lakes Moment: A tribute to Guy O. Williams, environmental justice champion

by John Hartig, Great Lakes Now August 3, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inDrinking Water, Forever Chemicals Featured, Industry, Latest News, Michigan, New York, News, PFAS, PFAS News Roundup, Politics, Region, Water Quality, Wisconsin

PFAS News Roundup: New compound in Artic seawater, Michigan and NY set new rules

by Samantha Cantie July 31, 2020
Posted inDrinking Water, Drinking Water News Roundup, Groundwater Contamination, Indiana, Industry, Infrastructure, Latest News, Lead, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, News, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Politics, Region, Water Quality

Drinking Water News Roundup: lead in Pittsburgh, NY stream protection bill

by Emily Simroth July 31, 2020
Posted inAdvocacy, Agriculture, Algae Blooms, Climate Change, Events and Special Broadcasts, Fish, Birds and Animals, Great Lakes Now Watch Parties, Habitat Restoration, Industry, Infrastructure, Lake Erie, Politics, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology & Research, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality, Waterfront Development

Watch Party: Water Damage

by GLN Editor July 30, 2020

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Latest News

  • 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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