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In Warming Great Lakes Region, Water, Heat Can be an Unhealthy Combination

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From mosquitoes to sewer overflows, the heat and moisture of a changing climate are creating new health threats in the Great Lakes region.

Bald Eagles Nearly Died Out. What Can We Learn from Their Return to the Southern Great Lakes?

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The pesticide DDT nearly wiped out North America’s bald eagles. Communities, scientists and politicians worked hard to bring this symbolic bird back from the brink

Wildfire Rampage Injures Lungs in the Great Lakes

People are unprepared for smoke from forest fires worsened by intense drought and heat.

An Iowa Farm County Seeks Answers To Cancer Rate 50% Higher Than National Average

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Palo Alto County has second highest cancer incidence among all U.S. counties.

Closing the Gap: Afghanistan’s Hunger Crisis in the Spotlight

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Rich countries are falling short in providing essential support to combat hunger and water scarcity in low income nations,

Despite $Billions Spent, Tide of Harmful Farm Pollutants Grows Ever Larger

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“Best management practices” are not impeding flow of farm nutrients into nation’s waters. 

World Water Day Reflects on Conflict, Peace

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Unreliable water is a significant social risk.

Can U.S and Mexico Secure Water Supplies in Shrinking Rio Grande?

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Changes are needed in 80-year-old water treaty to accommodate the drying climate.

New Report Sparks Questions and Controversy Over Possible Causes for Iowa “Cancer Crisis”

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Binge drinking doubted as cause of Iowa’s rising cancer incidence.

Water Depletion: A Pivotal Concern In Mexico’s 2024 Election

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By Zara Gounden, Circle of Blue - February 7, 2024 Serious…