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PFAS bill protecting utilities companies passes in Indiana House and Senate
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in the Great Lakes region. Check back for more PFAS news roundups every other week on our website.
On March 24, Indiana Senate Bill 426 was signed by House Speaker and Senate President Pro Tempore.
What would the Great Lakes region be like with bullet trains?
A few months ago, I was riding on Amtrak’s new Borealis line from St. Paul, Minn., to Chicago. The train was packed that day, and the new line has proved popular.
My coach seat was much nicer than any airline. Plus, I didn’t have to go through security.
Battling Invaders and Exploring Hidden Habitats
Fighting phragmites, lakebed mapping and the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
Microplastics Lurk in Freshwater Environments Across Pennsylvania
By Kiley Bense, Inside Climate News
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PHILADELPHIA—At the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge visitors center, a sculpture of a great blue heron made from recycled plastic bottles greets guests.
Farmers and small business owners were promised financial help for energy upgrades. They’re still waiting for the money.
By Emily Jones, Katie Myers, Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco and Izzy Ross
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