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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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Enbridge Line 5 and Other PipelinesIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLake HuronLake MichiganLatest NewsMichiganNewsCourt: Michigan Great Lakes tunnel deal constitutional
-The ruling was a victory for Enbridge, which says it plans to finish the tunnel by 2024.
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Grant to improve soil conservation practices in Indiana
-The funding was provided from a legal settlement that was stewarded in part by the Indiana Wildlife Federation, according to the Indiana State Department of Agriculture.
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COVID-19 Cruise Cut: Great Lakes cruise season postpones trips until 2021
-With extended port closures and coronavirus restrictions, cruise lines in the Great Lakes have ended planned itineraries for the year.
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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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ClevelandEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingFeature ClevelandIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentJames ProffittLake ErieLatest NewsNewsOhioLake Erie Wind Farm: Siting board conditions might kill project
-The Ohio Power Siting Board issued a certificate for the project, subject to 33 conditions the company has to meet to proceed.
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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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Energy News RoundupEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingIan WendrowIllinoisIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsMinnesotaNewsOhioWisconsinGreat Lakes Energy News Roundup: Ohio wind power in Lake Erie, solar projects stall in Illinois, major Wisconsin coal plant to close
-Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s fortnightly headline roundup.
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Enbridge Line 5 and Other PipelinesGary WilsonIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLake MichiganLatest NewsMichiganNewsWater Withdrawals
Pollution, Permits: Enbridge, Michigan grapple with Line 5 tunnel project
-Pipeline tunnel project to discharge pollutants into Lake Michigan. Enbridge and Michigan meet in court.
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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.
