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Posted inClimate, Featured, Forests and Plants, Latest News, News, Ontario, Politics, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology & Research, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments

It isn’t arson: untangling climate misinformation around Canada’s raging wildfires

by The Narwhal June 23, 2023November 8, 2025
Posted inFeatured, Latest News, Michigan, News, Policy, Politics, Region, The States, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Wisconsin

What does the Supreme Court’s wetland ruling mean for Michigan?

by Planet Detroit June 16, 2023
Posted inGreat Lakes News Collaborative, Latest News, News, Politics, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments

The Endangered Species Act turns 50: Congress is working to weaken it

by Michigan Public June 2, 2023
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Climate, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Equity and Environmental Justice, Featured, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Industry, Latest News, Michigan, News, Ontario, Politics, Region, Science, Technology & Research, The States, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

Former U.N. adviser warns on water futures trading, elevates water crisis to level of climate

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now April 12, 2023
Posted inClimate, Drinking Water, Fish, Birds and Animals, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Infrastructure, Latest News, Municipalities, News, PFAS, Policy, Politics, Protect, Science, Technology & Research, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality

Great Lakes Take Global Stage

by Circle of Blue April 5, 2023November 8, 2025
Posted inEnbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Feature Detroit, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Industry, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Region, The States, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments

Enbridge Line 5 tunnel project in Michigan delayed another 1.5 years

by Bridge Michigan March 28, 2023
Posted inAgriculture, Climate, Fish, Birds and Animals, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Groundwater Contamination, Industry, Latest News, News, Policy, Politics, Science, Technology & Research, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality

New U.S. Climate Law Could Make Midwest Water Contamination Worse

by Circle of Blue February 10, 2023November 8, 2025
Posted inAdvocacy, Budget, Climate, Equity and Environmental Justice, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Industry, Infrastructure, Latest News, Michigan, News, Policy, Politics, Protect, Region, Science, Technology & Research, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality

Michigan Democrats aiming to erase business friendly environmental laws

by Bridge Michigan January 4, 2023
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Budget, Featured, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Illinois, Industry, Infrastructure, Latest News, Michigan, News, Ohio, Policy, Politics, Region, Shipping and Ports, The States, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

Divided Congress: Smooth sailing or choppy waters for Great Lakes programs?

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now December 27, 2022November 9, 2025
Posted inBudget, Drinking Water, Drinking Water News Roundup, Equity and Environmental Justice, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Illinois, Indiana, Infrastructure, Latest News, Michigan, Minnesota, News, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Politics, Region, The States, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality

Drinking Water News Roundup: Report urges Michigan water-affordability strategy, $191 million to target Minnesota water and infrastructure projects

by GLN Editor December 1, 2022

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  • Seedling data shows Michigan forests under pressure from climate change, deer, disease
    For three decades, Michigan State University researchers have gone to Manistee National Forest to study seedlings to find out about the future of Michigan’s forests.
  • Going to the beach? Check the water quality
    Nearly half of Great Lakes beachgoers rarely or never check water quality before swimming, according to a new study by researchers at Toronto Metropolitan University.
  • Bad River tribe, groups sue over waterway crossing approvals for Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute
    The Bad River tribe and environmental groups are again suing the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources over decisions that allow work to move forward on Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute at four waterway crossings.

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