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Farms in Six Southeast Michigan Counties Are Major Sources of Lake Erie Toxic Blooms

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Since retiring 11 years ago Taylor also attracted legions of supporters, and a good many critics, for knowing more about the consequences of large livestock farms, liquid manure, and water pollution than almost anybody else in the state. ECCSCM established one of the most extensive citizen-led water monitoring networks in the country.

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Will New Litigation Pressure Energy & Industrial Infrastructure to Prepare for Climate Change?

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The escalating costs of damages from extreme weather events, many exacerbated by climate change, makes poignant a question with a serious price tag: who will be on the hook to pay for climate damages? Photo Credit: United States Coast Guard, PA2 James Dillard.

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Lake Erie’s Failed Algae Strategy Hurts Poor Communities the Most

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I believe that the key moment here will be when the politicians in Columbus begin to see this as an economic issue and not just an environmental or health issue. They’ve pretty clearly shown that they just don’t care about the environmental and health implications. They’ve had a chance to deal with it.

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Policy News: December 20, 2021

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Senate committee holds hearing for the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act. California, Arizona, Nevada and the federal government reach agreement to reduce water consumption in the Colorado River basin. The National Academics seeks experts for the Strategic Group on COVID-19 and Ecosystem Services in the Built Environment.

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ESA Policy News: November 8, 2021

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Bill includes $668 million for National Science Foundation (NSF) research and training grants and $500 million NSF climate research. The National Science Foundation recently launched two new programs with funding opportunities to broaden participation. The House Rules Committee released the text for the Build Back Better Act.

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ESA Policy News: August 16, 2021

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In this issue: New United Nations Climate Report Warns of a ‘Code Red for Humanity’. The National Environmental Justice Advisory Council and NOAA’s Scientific Advisory Board to meet. New United Nations Climate Report Warns of a ‘Code Red for Humanity’. IPCC report warns world will reach 1.5 Scientific Community.

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ESA Policy News: September 13, 2021

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House Science Committee proposes nearly $11 billion for the National Science Foundation. Federal judge strikes down the Trump administration’s Navigable Waters Protection Rule. trillion ( see ESA Policy News, Aug. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration receives $1.24 Executive Branch. 16, 2021 ).

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