Great Lakes Now

Autoworkers’ long history of protecting our environment

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Autoworkers’ long history of protecting our environment

Great Lakes Moment is a monthly column written by Great Lakes Now Contributor John Hartig. Publishing the author’s views and assertions does not represent endorsement by Great Lakes Now or Detroit PBS.

April 22, 1970 was the first Earth Day. On that day, two boats — one with an American flag representing American autoworkers and one with a Canadian flag representing Canadian autoworkers — met in the middle of the Detroit River to hold a wake, symbolizing the death of the river from pollution.

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Clean Technica

Repealing Federal Energy Tax Credits Will Directly Harm American Households. Here’s How.

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“Utility bills would increase the very next day.” — 21 House Republicans In communities across America, there is no question that families are struggling to make ends meet as the cost-of-living skyrockets. Rising prices confront families everywhere they turn — at the grocery store, at the gas pump, and on … [continued]

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Owen Sound Sun Times

New foundation launched to support Chapman House hospice

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A celebration was held Friday to mark a major milestone in ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Grey Bruce Hospice – Chapman House.  Staff, board members, volunteers and supporters gathered at the facility on Owen Sound’s east side for the launch of the Grey Bruce Hospice Foundation.  Longtime hospice volunteer, board member and now foundation […]