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Searching for help. Where can homeowners get money to fix failing septic systems?
-In Michigan, the state estimates there are more than 330 thousand failing septic tank systems. They could be contaminating lakes, rivers, and groundwater.
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Adapting to Climate Change Will Only Get More Expensive
-A new estimate puts the cost of adapting and repairing coastal infrastructure damaged by climate change in the United States at hundreds of billions annually. The sooner adaptation planning begins, the less expensive it will be.
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Year in Review 2021: As the year ends, I’m still thinking about summer joy… and summer flooding
-New Associate Producer Anna Sysling contemplates self-care, the small wonders of Great Lakes nature and the devastating impacts of climate on the region.
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EPA releases $1B to clean up toxic waste sites in 24 states
-Nearly 50 toxic waste sites around the U.S. will be cleaned up, and ongoing work at dozens of others will get a funding boost, as federal environmental officials announced Friday a $1 billion infusion to the Superfund program.
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Court rules against proposed frac sand plant in Wisconsin
-A state appeals court on Thursday refused to reinstate a permit for a proposed $75 million frac sand operation in western Wisconsin, a victory for environmentalists who have been fighting for years to protect the 16 acres (6.5 hectares) of pristine wetlands.
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US requires higher safety standards for more pipelines
-A new federal regulation requires higher safety standards for pipelines carrying oil and other hazardous liquids through the Great Lakes region, marine coastal waters and beaches, officials said Thursday.
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Drinking Water News Roundup: Infrastructure funding in Minnesota, Wisconsin, false confidence in Michigan water
-Catch the latest drinking water updates with Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
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Rising Cost of Water in Michigan Leads to Affordability Problems
-A growing number of Michigan households are burdened by high water bills, report finds.