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Posted inClimate Change, Infrastructure, Lake Ontario, Latest News, News, Ontario, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Water Quality

Single Systems: Great Lakes cities’ sewer designs mean waste in the waters

by Dave Rosenthal April 27, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inClimate Change, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Industry, Lake Superior, Latest News, Minnesota, News, Region, Science, Technology & Research

In the ‘climate refuge’ city of Duluth, a fight brews over the hometown utility

by MinnPost April 24, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inDrinking Water, Forever Chemicals Featured, Latest News, Michigan, New York, News, PFAS, Region, Water Quality, Wisconsin

PFAS News Roundup: Wurtsmith PFAS remediation funds going to research not cleanup, Wisconsin DNR continues testing

by Natasha Blakely April 23, 2020
Posted inClimate Change, Indiana, Industry, Lake Michigan, Latest News, News, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Shipwrecks, Waterfront Development

Shrinking Shorelines: Climate change-related erosion threatens Great Lakes coasts

by Indiana Public Broadcasting April 23, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inClimate Change, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Illinois, Industry, Latest News, News, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology & Research

To protect people in the Great Lakes region from climate extremes, weatherize their homes

by The Conversation April 22, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Climate Change, COVID-19, Habitat Restoration, Illinois, Latest News, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, News, Ohio, Ontario, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

Earth Day 2020: How to participate from the safety of your home

by Natasha Blakely April 21, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, COVID-19, Drinking Water, Equity and Environmental Justice, Feature Detroit, Illinois, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Region, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

Environmental Justice During COVID-19: Communities bear extra burden

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now April 21, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inClimate Change, Illinois, Industry, Infrastructure, Lake Michigan, Latest News, News, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Water Quality, Waterfront Development

After the Flood: How Chicago is coping with the effects of climate change

by Belt Magazine April 21, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inClimate Change, Drinking Water, Feature Detroit, Illinois, Industry, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario, Lake Superior, Latest News, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, News, Ohio, Politics, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Water Quality, Wisconsin

From Rust to Resilience: Climate change brings new challenges and opportunities

by Ensia April 20, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Illinois, Industry, Lake Huron, Lake Superior, Latest News, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Ontario, Region, St. Clair River, Water Quality, Water Withdrawals, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

Great Lakes Energy News Roundup: Toxic coal ash, utility company water withdrawal, Line 5

by Ian Wendrow April 17, 2020

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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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