With the definition resolved, will the EPA come for polluting coal plants?
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Century-old steamship discovered in Lake Superior
A wooden steamship was found a century after it went missing in Lake Superior.
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PFAS News Roundup: End of Chevron deference may intensify drinking water contamination by further delaying PFAS cleanup, experts warn
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in the Great Lakes region.
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FEMA will now consider climate change when it rebuilds after floods
The federal agency is overhauling its disaster rules in a bid to end a cycle of rebuilding in unsafe areas.
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Great Lakes Learning: Bringing back buffalo reef
Lessons and activities based on the monthly Great Lakes Now program.
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Waves of Change: Meet Environmental Justice Public Advocate Regina Strong
We spoke with Regina Strong, Environmental Justice Public Advocate at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).
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A cleaner Cuyahoga River faces a growing threat from stormwater runoff
As work continues to alleviate the impact of pollution on the Cuyahoga River, the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District is beginning to tackle the emerging threat from stormwater runoff.
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Are the Great Lakes prepared for a smoky future?
As climate change makes wildfires more common, work needs to be done to prepare people and communities for a smokier future.
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Beaver Island takes early steps to test wave energy in its waters
Wave energy converters use the movement of the water to generate electricity. A research team from the University of Michigan will spend the next couple years developing a prototype to install in the waters off the island.
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This SCOTUS decision may make it harder to protect Michigan air and water
The Chevron decision could jeopardize federal policies addressing PFAS pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
