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by GLN Editor January 27, 2020
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Uncovered: High water reveals drinking water system artifacts

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Weed in the Water: How does cannabis use affect our freshwater ecosystems?

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Chemical Hitchhikers: Great Lakes microplastics may increase risk of PFAS contaminants in food web

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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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