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Swing state voters along the Great Lakes love cleaner water and beaches − and candidates from both parties have long fished for support there

If history holds true to form, I expect the presidential campaigns of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris to begin touting their support for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative as Election Day approaches.

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The Biden administration is taking steps to eliminate protections for gray wolves

The Biden administration has asked an appeals court to revive a Trump-era rule that lifted remaining Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves in the U.S. If successful, the move would put the predators under states’ oversight and would allow hunting in the Great Lakes region, which had been suspended…

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Nigamon/Tunai review – utterly unique, magnetic, beautiful and sad

Émilie Monnet from the Anishinaabe people in Québec and Waira Nina of the Inga of the Colombian Amazon immerse the audience in a ritual of light, sound and song

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John Oliver on JD Vance: ‘Great Lakes Ron DeSantis’

Last Week Tonight host rips into the couch controversy surrounding Trump’s running mate and explains illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank

The Guardian - US

Biden plans $575M for coastal resilience

The bill proposes investing in making coastal and Great Lakes communities more resilient to climate change

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Lake Kivu: The ticking time bomb that could one day explode and unleash a massive, deadly gas cloud

Lake Kivu, one of the African Great Lakes, sits along a tectonic plate boundary called the East African Rift, which is dotted with hot springs that feed carbon dioxide and methane into the water.

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To address the growing issue of microplastics in the Great Lakes, we need to curb our consumption

You would be hard-pressed to find a corner of the world free from microplastics, plastic particles measuring less than five millimetres. They contaminate our drinking water, accumulate in the food we eat and have been found in the human body, including in blood, organs, placenta, semen and breast milk.

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‘All these problems are solvable’: Great Lakes shipping fights to cut emissions

A new, cleaner ship points way as US ports in the region are spending millions on upgrades in pursuit of net zero

The Guardian - US

Outbreak of severe thunderstorms predicted for large areas of the US

Storms will hit in the midwest and western Great Lakes after eight people died following severe weather in Texas over the weekend

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Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ ubiquitous in Great Lakes basin, study finds

PFAS chemicals present in air, rain, atmosphere and water in basin, which holds nearly 95% of US freshwater

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Severe Weather Alert: Tornado Watch Extended, Flooding Concerns Continue

Southern US facing severe weather with tornado warnings and heavy rainfall. Great Lakes region experiencing low ice levels and prolonged lake effect snow.

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Climate Change Threatens Great Lakes Ecosystem

Learn how the lack of ice on the Great Lakes due to climate change is impacting the ecosystem and fishing industry.

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Severe Storms Cause Damage In Great Lakes Region

Severe thunderstorms in Great Lakes region caused damage, power outages, and possible tornadoes. Communities show resilience in cleanup and recovery efforts.

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Unusual February Storms Hit Midwest And Great Lakes Region

Learn about the impact of unusual February storms in the Midwest and Great Lakes region, with record-breaking temperatures and severe weather threats affec...

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Record-Breaking Warmth Forecasted For Midwest, Great Lakes, Northeast

Eastern U.S. faces rainy start to weekend with thunderstorms and record heat, leading to above-average temperatures and spring-like conditions ahead.

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Rwanda Defends Troop Presence Amid Congo Border Tensions

Rwanda defends its territory against threats as the U.S. calls for withdrawal of troops from Congo, amid escalating tensions in Africa's Great Lakes region.

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Heavy rain and snowfall predicted, flooding in California, winter storms nationwide

Stay informed with the latest weather update. California braces for more rain and flooding while the Great Lakes, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic expect snowst...

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Great Lakes average ice cover drops to 6%, one of lowest levels ever recorded

Scientists say global heating is driving ice loss and warmer water, as ice cover falls short of 50-year average of 18%

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Constant clouds over US Great Lakes area could hurt residents’ mental health

Grand Rapids saw just five minutes of sun in the first week of the year, while January was the cloudiest in Chicago in 129 years

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Deadly ice storm causes chaos with multiple accidents and flooding

Stay informed about the dangerous ice storm sweeping across the Midwest and Great Lakes region. Get the latest weather forecast and updates on road conditions.

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A rising tide of infrastructure funding floats new hope for Great Lakes shipping

Trains and trucks move the bulk of goods across the U.S. Some sailors say the Great Lakes waterways are underused shipping options and hope $17 billion of federal investment can help revitalize them.

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Winter storm brings heavy snowfall to the eastern US coast

Get the latest weather alert as a powerful winter storm heads east, bringing snow and freezing rain. Find out the forecast for the Midwest, Great Lakes, an...

Chicago Sun-Times

Warmer winters mean less ice on Lake Michigan – hurting lake trout and whitefish

All of the Great Lakes are experiencing declining ice coverage in the winter, which could affect recreation and shorelines.

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Winter Woes: Great Lakes Experience Record-Low Ice Cover

Discover the surprising effects of dwindling ice cover on the Great Lakes. From commerce to winter festivals, the impacts are far-reaching and call for a s...

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Climate change letting more invasive plants make their way to Illinois, Great Lakes region

The Great Lakes region is one of three hot spots for the spread of nuisance plants, new research finds.

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