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Points North: A Sticky Solution for Microplastics
-Microplastics are everywhere. But after accidentally combining materials in a lab, scientists at the University of Michigan are on the cusp of discovering a new method to capture and remove microplastics from water.
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Gone a century, Arctic grayling return soon to Michigan. Can they survive?
-After years of preparation, state officials have identified three river systems where they’ll reintroduce Arctic grayling to Michigan.
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Zeldin to head EPA sparking debate over PFAS regulation and industry influence
-More PFAS news as Trump withdraws proposed limits on effluent pollution and remediation is underway in North Bay, Ontario.
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Why Indy won’t have curbside recycling until at least 2028
-Mayor Joe Hogsett once targeted 2025 for universal curbside recycling.
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Joe Biden was America’s first climate president. Did it matter?
-The outgoing Democrat’s climate agenda was a surprising success — and a cautionary tale.
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Millions left in air pollution ‘blind spots’ despite stricter EPA standards
-As government sensors fall short, people are buying their own to protect against particulate pollution linked to heart and lung disease, cancer and a higher overall risk of premature death.
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An ecosystem engineer’s vision: mock beaver dams to restore Wisconsin wetlands
-Beaver-inspired structures could limit flooding and benefit wildlife habitat, but state permitting is arduous.
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Study finds winter days on the Great Lakes growing shorter due to climate change
-The Great Lakes have lost an average of 14 days each decade between 1995-2023.