Province now proposes nine regional conservation authorities instead of seven.
Province now proposes nine regional conservation authorities instead of seven.
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Municipal leaders and stakeholder groups call for more consultation.
Municipal leaders and stakeholder groups call for more consultation.
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CPMA warns of short- and long-term ramifications including higher grocery costs
CPMA warns of short- and long-term ramifications including higher grocery costs
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By Isabella Figueroa Nogueira As the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches, cities across North America are preparing for an influx of fans, matches and global attention - including Toronto Stadium (BMO Field) in Canada. Along with the excitement comes growing concern about the tournament’s environmental impact.
By Isabella Figueroa Nogueira As the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches, cities across North America are preparing for an influx of fans, matches and global attention - including Toronto Stadium (BMO Field) in Canada. Along with the excitement comes growing concern about the tournament’s environmental impact.
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Monroe County, Michigan, has resumed its annual summer monitoring of Lake Erie beach water quality, testing for E. coli at public swimming areas such as Luna Pier Beach and Sterling […]
Monroe County, Michigan, has resumed its annual summer monitoring of Lake Erie beach water quality, testing for E. coli at public swimming areas such as Luna Pier Beach and Sterling […]
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A new 2026 report from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency shows more than 2,000 lakes, rivers, streams, and ditches fail to meet water quality standards in Minnesota. About 6,518 impairments […]
A new 2026 report from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency shows more than 2,000 lakes, rivers, streams, and ditches fail to meet water quality standards in Minnesota. About 6,518 impairments […]
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A bacteria contamination advisory is in effect at Ohio’s Maumee Bay State Park, covering both the inland swim area and Lake Erie, after water testing showed E. coli levels exceeding […]
A bacteria contamination advisory is in effect at Ohio’s Maumee Bay State Park, covering both the inland swim area and Lake Erie, after water testing showed E. coli levels exceeding […]
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By Elizabeth McGowan Across the Midwest, precipitation is increasing and falling in heavier bursts, a trend scientists link to a warming atmosphere that can hold more moisture.
By Elizabeth McGowan Across the Midwest, precipitation is increasing and falling in heavier bursts, a trend scientists link to a warming atmosphere that can hold more moisture.
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By Eric Freedman  A company that illegally handled material containing asbestos at an abandoned automotive brake system component plant in Saginaw, Michigan, has been fined $500,000 and placed on probation for two years.
By Eric Freedman  A company that illegally handled material containing asbestos at an abandoned automotive brake system component plant in Saginaw, Michigan, has been fined $500,000 and placed on probation for two years.
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By Marissa Gonzalez Some environmental experts and activists in Detroit are concerned about a Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy request to the EPA to exclude air pollution data for 21 days with high levels of wildfire smoke.
By Marissa Gonzalez Some environmental experts and activists in Detroit are concerned about a Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy request to the EPA to exclude air pollution data for 21 days with high levels of wildfire smoke.
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