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Wisconsin governor declares state of emergency after flooding, storms
-High winds and flooding caused significant damage along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Three Wisconsin counties earlier this week reported a combined $30 million in damage to public infrastructure.
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New York faces calls to act more swiftly on climate change
-Lawmakers holding budget hearings this week faced protests from environmental and left-leaning groups who criticized the lack of new solar and wind projects breaking ground in the state.
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Michigan Senate: No permit needed to protect homes from high water
-The legislation, which cleared the Republican-led chamber on a party-line 22-16 vote, was sent to the GOP-controlled House for future consideration.
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Suit filed to stop seawall that could protect 2 homes in Michigan
-The wall will interfere with the ability of the group that filed the suit to co-use the neighborhood’s shared beach area, according to some members of the Dunes Homeowners Association in West Olive.
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Great Lakes Energy News Roundup: Disposal of coal ash proposal raises concern, chemistry breakthrough improves solar energy, Ohio anti-bailout court case dropped
-Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s fortnightly energy-related headline roundup.
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Weed in the Water: How does cannabis use affect our freshwater ecosystems?
-How does cannabis use affect our freshwater ecosystems? A group of researchers in a remote region of Ontario aims to find out how marijuana impacts water systems and what the implications are for the Great Lakes.
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Chemical Hitchhikers: Great Lakes microplastics may increase risk of PFAS contaminants in food web
-A University of Illinois analytical chemist found that the chemicals used in non-stick products can stick to microplastic particles in lake water.
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Energy Alternatives: Outside of Line 5, where can Michiganders get energy?
-While some governments and groups continue to support Line 5, universities and environmental groups are looking into alternative energy sources to supply Michigan.
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Consumers Energy Foundation continues its funding for Great Lakes Now’s coverage and programming
-A $330,000 grant helps Great Lakes Now bring you more stories and TV shows about the region’s freshwater resources.