A new bill proposed in the Michigan Legislature would redefine “wetland” to match the new federal standard under the Clean Water Act.  ● The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa have petitioned to ...

Explore the challenges facing the manure biogas project, including loan delinquencies and environmental concerns.

Lawmakers in Argentina are considering relaxing a law that protects ice — which supplies freshwater for millions of residents and dozens of rivers — in favor of mining. ● A farmer-driven effort in ...

EPA asks federal court to pause part of its regulations for PFAS in drinking water. ● EPA also says it will uphold Biden-era lead pipe replacement requirements. ● DOE once again orders a Michigan coal ...

Discover the potential consequences for Ohio water quality with the proposed permit for data centers and its environmental ...

The Palisades Nuclear Plant is making history by reopening after decommissioning. Discover what this means for Michigan's energy supply.

Delve into the relationship between Great Lakes water and energy, and its implications for the region's future.

Explore the rise of water as a geopolitical weapon influencing global security, economics, and environmental stability in ...

Explore the impact of Great Lakes environmental policy under Donald Trump and its consequences on decades of protection.

This story is part of a series called Shockwave: Rising energy demand and the future of the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes region is in the midst of a seismic energy shakeup, from skyrocketing data ...

The diversity and abundance of fish in China’s Yangtze River have increased just a few years after a widespread fishing ban was implemented. ● Communities across South Africa’s Western Cape are weeks ...