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Posted inAgriculture, Algae Blooms, Climate Change, COVID-19, Drinking Water, Fatbergs, Great Lakes Now's Year-End Posts, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Latest News, News, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

On the Pulse: I’ve Got One Word For You, 2020

by Rob Green December 29, 2020

In any effort to sum up the year that was 2020, one word is unavoidable: poop.

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Slow Legislation: Flushable wipes become an issue in court and in law

by Natasha Blakely July 7, 2020November 9, 2025
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Fatberg Quiz: Which fatberg are you most like?

by Natasha Blakely October 29, 2019
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Waters Infected – Episode 1007

by GLN Editor October 27, 2019

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    Environmentalists and some state lawmakers say the process does more harm than good. Plastics producers are pushing back.
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