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Posted inDrinking Water, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Latest News, Michigan, News, PFAS, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Nessel: $10B PFAS settlement with 3M doesn’t resolve Michigan’s claims

by Bridge Michigan June 27, 2023

Michigan communities with PFAS in their water supply could be eligible for payments from chemical manufacturer 3M, after the company reached a $10.3 billion settlement.

Posted inDrinking Water, Equity and Environmental Justice, Feature Lead, Flint, Groundwater Contamination, Lead, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Flint residents get extension to file claims over bad water

by The Associated Press May 10, 2022
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16 states that want to electrify USPS fleet file lawsuits

by The Associated Press May 3, 2022
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Infrastructure, Lake Ontario, Latest News, Natasha Blakely, New York, News, Ontario, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Lacking Backing: Further action on Plan 2014 dependent on more funding

by Natasha Blakely November 26, 2019November 9, 2025

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    Dozens of states are considering legislation to allow residents to use DIY plug-in solar. Follow the efforts here.
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    Grassroots ‘Solarize’ programs have expanded across Michigan cities and counties, helping residents access group discounts on solar installations even as federal incentives have been cut.

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