Tag: Lake Erie
City hall officials explain odour, taste change to tap water in part of London
Some Londoners might notice their drinking water tastes and smells different. But don’t worry – it’s still safe to drink, city hall officials say.
Farmers leading local effort to protect Lake Erie through phosphorus reduction
The St. Clair Region Conservation Authority is celebrating a successful first year of the Sydenham Phosphorus Reduction Initiative, a project focused on improving water quality in the Sydenham River and […]
Scientists use ROV to explore bottom of Lake Erie off eastern Erie County
Scientists are using a remotely operated vehicle to explore and map nearly 100 square miles of lakebed along the Pennsylvania, New York and Canadian borders. The survey area includes the […]
‘Let off easy’ – Erie Coke sentenced to $700,000 fine in violation of Clean Air Act
A federal judge ruled that the now-defunct Erie Coke Corporation on the shores of Lake Erie in Erie, Pennsylvania, must pay $700,000 for a multi-year conspiracy to violate the U.S. […]
How Buffalo, New York has adapted to and embraced an influx of climate migrants
Buffalo is not a place that typically makes national headlines outside of football season. But in late July, the city did exactly that for one hugely significant reason: it became the last large city in the U.S. Lower 48 to have never reached 100 F.
At a time of rising temperatures and water levels, along with the threat of wildfires and smoke, many are reassessing where to live and Buffalo is embracing the “climate haven” tag.