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Asian Carp Swarm South of Chicago As Consensus on Permanent Solution Eludes Nation

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New legislative proposal focuses on less expensive, short-term…

North American Fossil Fuel Boom Raises Risks From Expanding Oil and Gas Transport Network

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Surge in oil and gas production has seen more spills that are…

Michigan Aquaculture, an Infant Industry, Attracts Powerful Opposition

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Quest for protein and profits invites challenge about pollution and waste.

U.S. Irrigation Pushed Eastward By Drought and Financial Risks

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Irrigated agriculture’s march into Midwest and South could increase competition for water.

Report: U.S. EPA Has Chance to Vastly Reduce Water Pollution from Power Plants

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EPA proposes tougher federal wastewater guidelines, while electricity…
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What an Emergency Manager Might Mean for Detroit’s Water Utility

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There are many questions and few conclusions right now about…

Great Lakes Map Shows Greatest Ecosystem Stress in Lakes Erie and Ontario

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Researchers hope the map is used to plan restoration projects…

Contaminated U.S. Groundwater Sites Will Cost $110 Billion to Clean, Report Says

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State and federal regulators need to consider the cost of remediation,…

No Clear Path for Energy Policy in Great Lakes States

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Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania governments struggle with climate change, budgets, and changing markets.

Meddling With the Environment Puts Rio Tinto on Mock Olympic Podium

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Environmentalists and workers' unions are angry that Rio Tinto,…

Michigan Senator Carl Levin Recognizes J. Carl Ganter for Rockefeller Innovation Award

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On Tuesday, July 10, 2012, Michigan Senator Carl Levin recognized…

Global Gold Rush: The Price of Mining Pursuits On The Water Supply

Water supplies remain key to the global boom in gold mining, driven by high demand and near-record prices.