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Slow Legislation: Flushable wipes become an issue in court and in law
- by Natasha BlakelyGovernments are trying to fight wipes manufacturers through a variety of means and levels of success.
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Animal Quiz: What Great Lakes aquarium animal are you in quarantine?
- by Natasha BlakelyTake a breather from everything else going on in the world and try this lighthearted Great Lakes Now quiz.
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More Than Dow: Chemicals, contaminants and untreated sewage all washed out by Midland dam breaks
- by Natasha BlakelyThe potential environmental impacts of the flood are wide ranging.
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PFAS News Roundup: EPA says limits will take more than a year, Navy halts shipments to burn plant
- by Natasha BlakelyCatch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
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Midland Flooding: Climate change and rains exacerbate dam infrastructure issues
- by Natasha BlakelyMidland County is dealing with a state of emergency after two improperly maintained dams breached following heavy rains.
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PFAS News Roundup: Sen. seeks federal probe of Cohoes incinerator, PFAS actions added to Senate bills, DuPont foresees settlements
- by Natasha BlakelyCatch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
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Earth Day 2020: How to participate from the safety of your home
- by Natasha BlakelyThis year’s Earth Day is a special one, and not just because it’s the 50th anniversary of the event.
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Freighter Photos: Check out some stunning images of the vessels traversing the lakes
- by Natasha BlakelyThe Great Lakes Seaway Partnership announced the winners of its annual photo contest.
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PFAS Around the Great Lakes Region: Actions taken in each state or province and standards set, if any
- by Natasha BlakelyThe eight Great Lakes states and Canada are approaching PFAS contamination in their own ways and setting their own standards.
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COVID-19 Caution: Water Resources Commissioner asks people not to flush cleaning products
- by Natasha BlakelyAnything that says “Flushable Wipes” is not flushable, commissioner says.
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