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Do The LA Rams Play For Their Fans? Or For Their Big Oil Sponsors?

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The LA Rams lost 28-22 to the Philadelphia Eagles in the divisional round of NFL playoffs yesterday. A slushy field made the game fun. So too did the Rams’ attempt to score by plowing down the field in the last two minutes. It was an unrealized but thrilling threat to … [continued]

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

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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).

Read Now at Great Lakes Now.

Great Lakes Now Michigan

Planet Detroit’s top 5 environmental stories of 2024

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Planet Detroit’s top 5 environmental stories of 2024

By Nina Misuraca Ignaczak, Planet Detroit

This article was republished with permission from Planet Detroit. Sign up for Planet Detroit’s weekly newsletter here.

This year brought a whirlwind of changes and challenges for Michigan’s environment and energy future. From smoky skies to dark money scandals, the stories we covered revealed how deeply personal and interconnected these issues are for all of us who call this state home.

Read Now at Great Lakes Now.