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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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ChicagoCOVID-19Feature-ChicagoFish, Birds and AnimalsIllinoisLatest NewsLighthouses, Museums and Cultural InstitutionsNewsRecreation and TourismTourismDay in the Life: How are Shedd Aquarium’s animals coping in the absence of visitors?
-“All the animals notice the lack of the public,” said Eve Barrs, senior aquarist at Shedd.
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COVID-19DetroitFeature DetroitFish, Birds and AnimalsLatest NewsLighthouses, Museums and Cultural InstitutionsMichiganNewsRecreation and TourismTourismCOVID-19 Connection: Pandemic provides an opportunity for fish and insects to bond
-Like many other aquariums and museums, the Belle Isle Conservancy is finding ways to engage with the public and keep its animals entertained.
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Enbridge Line 5 and Other PipelinesGary WilsonIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLake MichiganLatest NewsMichiganNewsWater WithdrawalsPollution, 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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Huge Interest: Aquatarium finds its feet during COVID-19 with virtual engagement
-Though Ontario’s Aquatarium is currently closed to the public, that hasn’t stopped staff from finding ways to engage with the public about the animals.
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Virus upsets summer plans for Isle Royale park
-Camping might become available by late June or July but there will be no ferry service.
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APBeaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingClimate ChangeCOVID-19IndianaLake MichiganNewsRecreation and TourismTourismIndiana Dunes starts beach parking information line
-National park rangers and local officials will monitor park beaches and lots for overcrowding and dangerous conditions.
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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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Drinking WaterForever Chemicals FeaturedLatest NewsMichiganNatasha BlakelyNew YorkNewsPFASPFAS News RoundupPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWater Quality and Restoration EffortsWisconsinPFAS News Roundup: EPA says limits will take more than a year, Navy halts shipments to burn plant
-Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
