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Safe Drinking Water Act turns 50
Fifty years ago, on December 16, 1974, Ford clinched a public health victory when he signed a bill that joined the pantheon of federal environmental protection laws enacted that decade.Today, the country still reaps the benefits from the Safe Drinking Water Act. Most Americans are provided high-quality water from their taps.
Safe Drinking Water Act Turns 50
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.
Sarnia Sting fend off Owen Sound Attack to end eight-game skid
Article content Jack O’Brien received an early Christmas present Friday. Article content The Sarnia Sting defenceman has the puck from his first Ontario Hockey League
PFAS Roundup: Biden administration updates chemical regulations for PFAS, while Trump allies already voice plans to roll them back
On Wednesday, December 5, the Biden administration updated the New Chemicals Regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). According to reporting by Rachel Frazin of The Hill, this aims to prevent a family of chemicals (or chemical cousins) known as PFAS from being approved through Low Volume Exemptions, “abridged reviews given to chemicals that will only be produced in small quantities.”
Meanwhile, according to recent reporting from The Guardian, the incoming chair of the Senate environmental committee said in a hearing last week that she would target portions of new PFAS regulations.
Landen Hookey and Sam McCue lead the Owen Sound Attack to 6-4 win over Guelph
The law firm of Hookey & McCue is working hard for you. Landen Hookey and Sam McCue combined for seven points Wednesday night to lead the Owen Sound Attack to a 6-4 win over the Guelph Storm inside the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre. Hookey netted his third career hat trick, and the second already […]