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Multi-state group prepares Great Lakes basin for effects of climate change
-The Great Lakes Commission has a plan to guide the states and provinces surrounding the Great Lakes toward protecting their communities from the climate-change damage.
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‘Circular economy’ programs aim to reduce waste and build jobs
-Programs find new life for items including rejected carrots, NFL banners, and discarded clothing.
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Join Bridge, Circle of Blue to discuss Michigan lawmakers’ water priorities
-On Jan. 25, Bridge Michigan environment reporter Kelly House will moderate a Zoom discussion about the priorities for water in the 2023 Michigan Legislature.
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These 3 Detroit restaurants are tackling climate change in the kitchen
-Food waste is a leading contributor of greenhouse gases. These Detroit restaurants are finding creative – and tasty – ways to reduce their contribution.
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Michigan Democrats aiming to erase business friendly environmental laws
-From polluter pay laws to plastic bag bans, Democrats and environmental advocates hope to reverse Republican-passed laws.
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Study: Toxic PFAS chemical plume detected in Green Bay
-Toxic chemicals produced by a plant that manufactures firefighting foam has seeped through groundwater to Lake Michigan’s Green Bay.
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Biden’s signature advances major projects in water bill
-Biden signed a bill that directs the Army Corps of Engineers on infrastructure projects to protect against storms worsened by climate change.
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Michigan tribes, state reach tentative deal on Great Lakes fishing access
-Under the deal, tribal fishers could use gillnets in more places to cope with declining whitefish populations.