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PFAS News Roundup: Impact of PFAS on farming, proposed cuts to the EPA

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now September 12, 2023
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Energy News Roundup: Opposition over solar development in Illinois, excessive heat in Detroit

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now September 7, 2023
Posted inChicago, Drinking Water, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Illinois, Infrastructure, Lake Michigan, Latest News, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Chicago Suburbs, Running Out of Water, Will Tap Lake Michigan

by Circle of Blue September 6, 2023November 8, 2025
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Energy News Roundup: Climate action plan in Illinois, Offshore wind project in Lake Erie

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now August 24, 2023
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A Community-Led Approach To Stopping Flooding Expands

by Borderless Magazine August 24, 2023November 8, 2025
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On Chicago’s South Side, neighbors fight to keep Lake Michigan at bay

by Grist August 16, 2023November 8, 2025
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Mapping the Great Lakes: Who is looking out for the Great Lakes?

by Alex Hill August 16, 2023November 8, 2025
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PFAS News Roundup: Clermont County village files lawsuit over forever chemicals, home testing kits debut in Chicago

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now August 15, 2023
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Inundation and Injustice: Flooding presents a formidable threat to the Great Lakes region

by Ensia August 11, 2023November 8, 2025
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FRESH: As Chicago Broils, Citizens and Scientists Study ‘Heat Island’ Effect

by Circle of Blue August 9, 2023November 8, 2025

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