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Contaminants

Contaminants

New flame retardant threat documented in Great Lakes

By Lucy Schroeder | March 21, 2017

The persistent contaminant is a problem, even though it has replaced a different flame retardant that is more troublesome.

Areas of Concern

U.S., Canada battle St. Clair River’s polluted legacy

By Megan McDonnell | November 21, 2016

Bacteria, industrial pollutants, mercury among the challenges.

Areas of Concern

St. Lawrence River targeted for mussel rescue, garbage cleanup, habitat restoration

By Becky Wildt | November 17, 2016

The river that drains the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean is designated an Area of Concern by the U.S. and Canadian governments.

Contaminants

Flint lead crisis triggers federal funds for abatement across Michigan

By Alexander Smith | November 2, 2016

But a shortage of certified contractors make it difficult to get underway mitigation of the hazardous element found in old homes.

Water

Current events in the Straits of Mackinac

By Kate Habrel | November 1, 2016

Ever wonder what happens deep below the Mackinac Bridge? Now you can see thanks to some data-driven animations that can predict an oil spill’s location or help a freighter captain navigate.

Contaminants

Illinois contractor charged with illegally removing asbestos.

By Eric Freedman | June 20, 2016

Indictment says he hired untrained worker to illegally strip asbestos pipe insulation from vacant buildings and demolished one building with asbestos still in it.

Wildlife

Health of minnows improving on industrial river

By Josh Bender | June 10, 2016

But gender ratio, deformities and reproduction remain a concern on Indiana’s Grand Calumet.

Contaminants

Banned PCBs still haunt Great Lakes

By Ethan Merrill | April 27, 2016

Study raises questions about whether enough is being done to eliminate emissions that can cause cancer and damage human immune and endocrine systems.

Contaminants

It’s not just water: aging Michigan cities are challenged to get lead out of demolition debris

By Joshua Bender | April 22, 2016

Structures built before 1978 likely contain lead dust that once released can blow through urban neighborhoods and homes.

Waste

Asbestos probe leads to jail term in Ohio

By Eric Freedman | July 30, 2015

Company president gets 30 days in jail, 240 days community service and must pay restitution.

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Podcasts

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COVID-19

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    By Sammy Schuck Most people may know that festivals attract people to Michigan communities. What most may not know is that festivals and events in the state are an annual $1 billion industry, according to Michigan Festivals and Events Association CEO Mike Szukhent. According to Szukhent, the lack of winter festivals last year “hit hard.” […]

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