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US Supreme Court to hear Line 5 pipeline dispute between Michigan, Enbridge
For six years, Attorney General Dana Nessel and Enbridge have been fighting over which court should rule on a lawsuit Nessel filed in 2019. The lawsuit seeks to shut down the petroleum pipeline that runs in the open water of the Great Lakes….
Next steps for ballot measures after state canvassers meeting
A ballot campaign to create ranked choice voting in Michigan could start collecting signatures within the coming months. That’s after clearing a step at a state elections board Friday.
Lawfare! How Courts & State Legislatures Influence Climate Action
The challenges to the climate protection provisions once promoted by the federal government are the subject of several lawsuits.
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New report shows PFAS contamination in 98% of waterways tested
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.
On June 26, the non-profit group Waterkeeper Alliance announced the results of a study conducted across 19 states, which revealed PFAS contamination in 98% of the waterways tested.
As data centers proliferate across Illinois, communities grapple with how to supply the necessary water
By Susan Cosier, Inside Climate News
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Illinois is already a top destination for data centers, and more are coming.