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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
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Guest Article, Sandra Svoboda, Series - Primary, Who We Are and What We Do

Waters Infected – Episode 1007

by GLN Editor October 27, 2019

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    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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