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Wildfire smoke from Canadian blazes threatens Detroit air quality
By Dustin Blitchok, Planet Detroit
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Michigan faces an air quality advisory Friday and into Saturday morning due to smoke from Canadian wildfires.
The state could experience elevated levels of fine particulate matter, and conditions may be unhealthy for sensitive groups, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy said in a statement.
Why the solar industry is counting Ohio’s newest energy law as a win
By Kathiann M. Kowalski
This story was originally published by Canary Media.
A new state law aimed at expanding gas and nuclear power plants in Ohio may also provide opportunities for solar developers — if they can overcome other policy and political barriers.
‘Forever chemicals’ found nationwide in Canada, CBC map shows
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CBC News released an interactive map illustrating PFAS hotspots across Canada, revealing widespread “forever chemical” contamination in every province and territory.
Illinois wants to protect the Great Lakes from invasive carp. A toxic mess stands in the way.
By Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco, WBEZ
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