By late June, almost 50 single-use item reduction policies had been suspended across the U.S.
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Rich Americans spew more carbon pollution at home than poor
Scientists studied 93 million housing units in the nation to analyze how much greenhouse gases are being spewed in different locations and by income.
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Toxic Algae 2020: Moderate bloom forecasted for Lake Erie
Discussed at this year’s forecast: the science behind it, can you use Lake Erie, and a citizen science initiative.
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Michigan wants Enbridge to pledge funds in case of oil spill
DNR Director Dan Eichinger asked Enbridge to carry $900 million of liability insurance and set aside about $1.88 billion in additional assets.
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2 more Indiana counties join others in mandating face masks
Gov. Eric Holcomb has encouraged the wearing of face coverings but has declined to issue a statewide mandate.
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Watch Party: The “Cockroach Cam” and more about caring for critters at Great Lakes aquariums
Go behind the scenes at Detroit’s Belle Isle Aquarium and learn more about the Madagascar hissing cockroach that appeared in a Great Lakes Now segment called “In Isolation …. At Aquariums.”
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PFAS News Roundup: Research suggests link with COVID-19, disposal methods increase contamination
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
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Drinking Water News Roundup: Ohio water shutoffs, lead exposure from private wells
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with drinking water in Great Lakes Now’s headline roundup.
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Outdoor Escape: Visitors flock to parks, beaches, lakes as states reopen
As COVID-19 restrictions continue to lift, state and provincial parks fill with visitors eager to get outside.
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Environmental groups question Enbridge pipeline hearing
The DNR held a hearing on the project July 1.