Scientists call on U.S., Canada to confront 'ubiquitous' Great Lakes microplastics pollution
The small plastic particles are "ubiquitous" in Great Lakes water, sediment, plants, fish and beaches, an international panel ...
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Tackling environmental racism in Chemical Valley
After facing decades of pollution from industry in Sarnia, Ontario, Aamjiwnaang First Nation and the federal government are moving ahead with a plan to address the toxic legacy.
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‘We don’t take breathing for granted’: Residents tell regulators to deny DTE’s Zug Island permit
Residents cite health impacts and high air pollution levels in their southwest Detroit communities and call for permit denial ...
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Trump tries to block EV charger money — again. Michigan impact ‘clear as mud’
Michigan has spent $2.2 million out of $110 million it was promised for EV chargers under a program the Trump administration ...
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The Great Lakes have long faced pollution threats. The latest might be the most insidious.
It’s one of the more serious emerging pollution threats to the Great Lakes, which have a long history of manmade threats and restoration efforts. Microplastics are formed in a number of ...
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Wild swimmers in the Great Lakes facing health risks from dangerous microplastics at 'highest reported worldwide' levels
Scientists are urging the US and Canadian governments to take swift action after discovering high levels of microplastic ...