Forty homes near the airport have levels of PFAS above state drinking water standards, and another 222 had some detection of the chemicals.
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Second Spike: Great Lakes parks anticipate increased visitation this summer
Parks around the Great Lakes are expecting a spike in visitation this season as the United States and Canada continue to distribute COVID-19 vaccines.
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Drinking Water Roundup: Lead pipes in Illinois and Minnesota, rare one-person grand jury used in Flint water criminal case, increased Line 3 pumping
Catch the latest drinking water updates with Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
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Storms, Sanctuary and Suckers – Episode 1026
Plovers nest on a Chicago beach, suckers spawn in Wisconsin, and storms rage in Duluth.
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Army Corps decision could tack years onto Enbridge Line 5 tunnel timeline
Federal regulators this week announced they will thoroughly examine the potential environmental impacts of Enbridge Energy’s plan to encase the petroleum pipeline inside of a tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac, a review that could take years.
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Canada expands ballast water restrictions to reduce invasive species spread
The rules require all Canadian ships and all ships visiting Canadian ports to treat ballast water. That includes so-called “lakers.” They are ships which only haul cargo within the Great Lakes.
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I Speak for the Fish: April showers bring vernal pools and baby salamanders
Our first underwater shoot each spring begins with a long hike through a hardwood forest. Our high-definition underwater camera system and associated gear weigh in at close to 50 pounds, making the 3-mile trek more laborious.
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Citizen Science Opportunities: How can you get involved in scientific research?
For some, getting to contribute to scientific research might sound like a far-fetched possibility, but there are actually dozens of opportunities for people to try their hand at amateur science.
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Owner of closed power plant to remove toxic waste near river
Three coal ash pits were dug into the flood plain by Illinois Power, which built a coal-fired power plant next to the river in 1955.
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In break with Trump, House GOP forms group on climate change
The Conservative Climate Caucus is an all-GOP group aimed at educating fellow Republicans on climate change and advancing market-based policies to counter the Green New Deal and other Democratic proposals.