The health of the Great Lakes is inextricably linked to the health of the rivers that feed them. In northern Minnesota, one river faces environmental threats from a proposed mine. […]
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Great Lakes Energy News Roundup: Wisconsin utility shutoffs postponed, Lake Erie wind farm, Minnesota mine legal win
Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s fortnightly headline roundup.
Posted inGroundwater Contamination, Guest Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Latest News, News, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts
New global standards for mine waste won’t prevent dam failures, critics say
The standards face criticism for failing to include enforcement mechanisms or penalties for companies falling short of requirements.
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Conflicted Over Copper: Technological advances clash with environmental concerns in Twin Metals case
Changes in legislation in the past few years are helping clear the way for the mine.
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Conflicted Over Copper: How the Mining Industry Developed Around Lake Superior
This first part in a series on copper mining in Minnesota explores the history on mining in the area and its origins in iron.
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Great Lakes Energy News Roundup: Ohio House Bill 6, copper-nickel mines in Minnesota, new natural gas plant in Wisconsin and new support for Line 5
Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s fortnightly energy-related headline roundup.
