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Cleaner water prompts environmental conflict
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A resurgence of wild rice in popular lakes near Toronto has sparked debate over conflicting recreational and cultural values.
Echo
Pollution cripples culture, health of Great Lakes native people
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Indigenous people in the United States and Canada are burdened with health problems linked to pollutants. But native foods, medicines, language, ceremonies and traditional farming, hunting and fishing are also jeopardized.
Energy
Tribes explore renewable energy prospects
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Native American tribes in the Northern Lower Peninsula and Upper Peninsula are seeking to develop renewable energy, but a lack of money is impeding many projects, experts say.
Michigan tribes have a potential for wind energy and wood-based biomass, said Roger Taylor, the principal project manager of the Tribal Energy Program.