Amid federal uncertainty, two of Illinois’ most notorious coal ash storage sites will likely test new cleanup rules adopted this year.
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PBS NewsHour – Troubled Water
Since 2014, Flint, Michigan, has been synonymous with tainted water. Five years on, not all of the city’s residents have access to safe water. Some wait for hours in line to obtain bottled water…
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Plastic Permanence: Research shows plastic becoming part of Great Lakes lakebed
New research shows how the build-up of micro and macro plastics in sediment is becoming part of the geological record.
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Pittsburgh researchers investigate some of climate change’s most critical questions
Pittsburgh climate researchers ask: Can clouds slow down climate change? Will the city be able to cope with the rain? Can we use carbon capture to suck up greenhouse gases?
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Beyond Flint: Environmental justice water woes impact many other urban communities study says
A study released by three nonprofit organizations found that rural communities with high populations of people of color are most impacted by water quality issues.
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Single-use plastic and air pollution: Two leading experts share their knowledge about climate change
PublicSource spoke to two Pennsylvania-based experts, air quality researcher Albert Presto and environmental advocate Larry Schweiger about climate change.
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Great Lakes Energy News Roundup: Marshall power plant, Line 5, Line 3, Ohio electricity rates
Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s fortnightly energy-related headline roundup.
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Clean Water Rule: Ohio U.S. Rep. challenges Trump on rollback while key Great Lakes legislators stay silent
Michigan’s EGLE remains “committed to protecting Great Lakes ecosystem” The Trump administration’s recent repeal and replacement of the…
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Understanding Algal Blooms: Conference reveals new projects, looks at Chesapeake Bay’s example
The fourth annual event touched on a variety of resources, news, trends and possible solutions relating to Lake Erie’s toxic algae problem.
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Climate migration: Could Pittsburgh be a haven for residents leaving other regions?
Some Great Lakes cities are specifically marketing themselves as a destination for those fleeing climate change. Pittsburgh has been more measured.
