Owen Sound Sun Times

Investment in water infrastructure could lead to thousands of new homes in Dundalk

2 min read

A nearly $3.5 million investment in critical water infrastructure should help pave the way to build up to 2,300 more homes in Dundalk. On Monday, outgoing Grey-Bruce-Owen Sound MPP Rick Byers announced the government of Ontario will provide $3,462,139 to the Township of Southgate as part of the second intake of the Housing-Enabling Water Systems […]

Great Lakes Now

Study shows smart watch wristbands contain PFAS, meanwhile EPA tracks nine new versions of ‘forever chemicals’

4 min read

Study shows smart watch wristbands contain PFAS, meanwhile EPA tracks nine new versions of ‘forever chemicals’

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.

A new study out of Notre Dame shows that some smart watch wristbands, often labeled as waterproof, contain unusually high levels of “forever chemicals.” In a university press release, it was noted that nine out of the 22 bands tested, showed elevated levels of a per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS).

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Great Lakes Now

Fertilizer from Sewage, a Utility Money Maker, Faces Uncertain Future

9 min read

Fertilizer from Sewage, a Utility Money Maker, Faces Uncertain Future

By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue

The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan, Circle of Blue, Great Lakes Now at Detroit PBS, Michigan Public and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.

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