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Posted inAP, Article, Climate Change, Lake Michigan, Milwaukee, News, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Wisconsin

Wisconsin governor declares state of emergency after flooding, storms

by The Associated Press February 3, 2020
Posted inAP, Article, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Equity and Environmental Justice, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Minnesota, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region

Minnesota regulators revisit environmental review for Line 3 pipeline

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Great Lakes Moment: One man’s foray into high-tech, long-distance birding

by John Hartig, Great Lakes Now February 3, 2020
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New York faces calls to act more swiftly on climate change

by The Associated Press January 31, 2020
Posted inAP, Article, Drinking Water, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Milwaukee, News, PFAS, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Wisconsin

Wisconsin lawmakers introduce sweeping PFAS pollution bill

by The Associated Press January 31, 2020
Posted inAP, Article, Climate Change, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Region, Science, Technology, Research

Michigan Senate: No permit needed to protect homes from high water

by The Associated Press January 31, 2020
Posted inAP, Article, Climate Change, Grand Rapids, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, Michigan, News, Protect, Region, Science, Technology, Research

Suit filed to stop seawall that could protect 2 homes in Michigan

by The Associated Press January 31, 2020
Posted inAdvocacy, Drinking Water, Equity and Environmental Justice, Groundwater Contamination, Guest Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Minnesota, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

‘Wiggle room,’ deleted emails, and a controversial phone call: What we learned after five days of testimony in the PolyMet hearing

by MinnPost January 30, 2020November 9, 2025
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Pennsylvania governor floats plan to attack lead, asbestos in schools

by The Associated Press January 30, 2020
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Wisconsin Governor requests FEMA storm damage assessments in SE Wisconsin

by The Associated Press January 29, 2020

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  • Judge halts some work on Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute in northern Wisconsin
    Bayfield County Judge John Anderson halts work where Enbridge needs more permits to install structures in four waterways.
  • New York Plastics Law Advances Amid Debate Over ‘Chemical Recycling’
    Environmentalists and some state lawmakers say the process does more harm than good. Plastics producers are pushing back.
  • Michigan gets $108M in Monsanto settlement to clean up PCB contamination
    Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a $108 million settlement with Monsanto Co. over long-term PCB contamination in the state, with the funds directed toward cleanup and restoration of affected natural resources.

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