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Equity and Environmental JusticeIndigenous CommunitiesIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLake SuperiorLatest NewsLorraine BoissoneaultMinnesotaNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeWater Quality and Restoration EffortsConflicted Over Copper: PolyMet copper-nickel mine has been trapped in litigation
-This second part in a series on mining in Minnesota looks at PolyMet’s proposed mine and its legal battles against Native and environmental groups.
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Groundwater ContaminationIndigenous CommunitiesIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLake SuperiorLatest NewsLorraine BoissoneaultMinnesotaNewsWater Quality and Restoration EffortsConflicted Over Copper: How the Mining Industry Developed Around Lake Superior
-This first part in a series on copper mining in Minnesota explores the history on mining in the area and its origins in iron.
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Detroit RiverHabitat RestorationIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentJohn HartigLatest NewsNewsRegionResearch, Data and TechnologyScience, Technology, ResearchWater Quality and Restoration EffortsWaterfront DevelopmentGreat Lakes Moment: Investing in pollution prevention and restoration pays off
-A new study on Great Lakes pollution cleanup finds that investing in both prevention and restoration of toxic sites pays off in the long run.
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Climate ChangeGroundwater ContaminationInfrastructureLake HuronLatest NewsMichiganNatasha BlakelyNewsResearch, Data and TechnologyWater Quality and Restoration EffortsMore Than Dow: Chemicals, contaminants and untreated sewage all washed out by Midland dam breaks
-The potential environmental impacts of the flood are wide ranging.
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APGroundwater ContaminationIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLake HuronLatest NewsMichiganNewsProtectWater Quality and Restoration EffortsFlood raises fears of pollution at Michigan toxic waste site
-Scientists and activists fear some of the progress made to clean up dioxin pollution has washed away with the floodwaters that overwhelmed two dams this week.
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CollaborationDuluthEnbridge Line 5 and Other PipelinesEquity and Environmental JusticeGroundwater ContaminationIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsMinnesotaNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWater Quality and Restoration EffortsWhat are Joe Biden’s views on two of the most controversial environmental projects in Minnesota?
-Biden never addressed the Line 3 or Twin Metals projects during his presidential primary campaign and has continued to avoid taking a stand since becoming the likely Democratic nominee.
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Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingGroundwater ContaminationIan WendrowIndianaIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsNewsOhioPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWater Quality and Restoration EffortsGreat Lakes Energy News Roundup: Shale gas and coal groundwater impact, coal ash pollution in Indiana, Ohio EPA OKs mine despite protests
-Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s fortnightly headline roundup.
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Algae BloomsClimate ChangeCollaborationDrinking WaterLake ErieLatest NewsNewsOhioWater Quality and Restoration EffortsClimate change threatens drinking water quality across the Great Lakes
-Warmer waters, heavier storms and nutrient pollution are a triple threat to Great Lakes cities’ drinking water.
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Algae BloomsGary Abud Jr.Great Lakes LearningLake ErieLatest NewsNewsWater Quality and Restoration EffortsGreat Lakes Learning: What grows in the Great Lakes?
-Here’s a guide to what lessons you can use at home to go with Great Lakes Now episode 1013, on resilience and climate change.
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Enbridge Line 5 and Other PipelinesGary Abud Jr.Great Lakes LearningIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsNewsProtectWater Quality and Restoration EffortsGreat Lakes Learning: How to clean up an “oil spill” at your kitchen table
-You don’t need to pollute to help your children learn about what happens in environmental accidents, and how to prevent and respond to them.
