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Posted inPolitics, Policy, Environmental Justice

Bayer Increased Lobbying Amid Roundup Supreme Court Case

by Investigate Midwest May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

A new federal lobbying report shows the company spent more in early 2026 as the courts consider whether federal pesticide warning labels can protect companies from state lawsuit claims.

Posted inGuest Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Lake Ontario, Latest News, News, Ontario, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Region, The Provinces, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

A former GM plant in St. Catharines is leaking toxic chemicals

by The Narwhal October 26, 2022November 9, 2025
Posted inDrinking Water, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Region, The States, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

State: Tribar staffer ignored 460 alarms in Huron River chromium release

by Bridge Michigan August 11, 2022
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Brian Owens, Fish, Birds and Animals, Forever Chemicals Featured, Latest News, News, PFAS, Science, Technology & Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Lingering Chemicals: Legacy pollutants continue to haunt the Great Lakes

by Brian Owens, Great Lakes Now November 3, 2020
Posted inArticle, Audio, Latest News, News

Great Lakes Today on toxic fish in the immigrant community

by Great Lakes Today September 13, 2016

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  • Setting Fires On Purpose to Cut Risk of Catastrophic Wildfires
    A centuries-old tool for safety is reducing wildfire risk, while helping to protect pristine inland lakes.
  • When Forests Burn, Lakes Suffer
    Severe fires can damage soils, increase runoff, and degrade water quality in remote watersheds.
  • Pennsylvania Activists Urge Lawmakers to Help Curb Soaring Electric Bills
    Despite skyrocketing demand driven by data center development, the industry says it is not the cause of increasing costs for consumers.

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