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Rich Americans spew more carbon pollution at home than poor

by The Associated Press July 21, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Agriculture, Algae Blooms, Authors, Cleveland, Feature Cleveland, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, James Proffitt, Lake Erie, Latest News, News, Ohio, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Toxic Algae 2020: Moderate bloom forecasted for Lake Erie

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now July 20, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inCOVID-19, Drinking Water, Feature Milwaukee, Forever Chemicals Featured, Latest News, Michigan, Milwaukee, News, PFAS, PFAS News Roundup, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Wisconsin

PFAS News Roundup: Research suggests link with COVID-19, disposal methods increase contamination

by Samantha Cantie July 17, 2020
Posted inDrinking Water, Drinking Water News Roundup, Groundwater Contamination, Indiana, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Latest News, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, News, Ohio, Ontario, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, Toronto, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Wisconsin

Drinking Water News Roundup: Ohio water shutoffs, lead exposure from private wells

by Emily Simroth July 15, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, COVID-19, Detroit, Detroit River, Feature Detroit, Feature Milwaukee, Freighters, History and Culture, Lake St. Clair, Latest News, Michigan, Milwaukee, News, Ontario, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, Sharon Oosthoek, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

Sewage Check: Great Lakes researchers look to wastewater for data on COVID-19

by Sharon Oosthoek May 18, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Gary Abud Jr., Great Lakes Learning, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario, Lake Superior, Latest News, News, Science, Technology, Research, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Lakes Learning: Freshwater science for the youngest learners – Part 2

by Gary Abud Jr. May 5, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Algae Blooms, Authors, Climate Change, Lake Superior, Latest News, Natasha Blakely, News, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

‘Step In and Speak Out’: Residents call attention to Lake Superior

by Natasha Blakely December 20, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Great Lakes Echo, Guest Article, Invasive Species, Lake Michigan, Michigan, News, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Who We Are and What We Do

Fighting invasive species on one island led to plan for all

by Great Lakes Echo November 18, 2019November 9, 2025

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  • Residents across Michigan unite for solar discounts
    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.
  • Forest Service workers in Wisconsin may have to move after reorganization, union leader says
    Trump administration officials say the restructuring will bring the agency closer to communities they serve.
  • U.S. EPA announces action on microplastics, but Michigan critics say it’s not enough
    The federal government announced a new $144 million program to study microplastics and the risks they pose to human health. But some environmental groups say the action isn't aggressive enough.

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