The study, spearheaded by a federal research office that the Trump administration has since dismantled, shows fish responded quickly after manufacturers stopped using some PFAS compounds.
Michigan PFAS chemical threats
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Michigan: We can’t afford to look for all PFAS. Homeowners on their own
State PFAS officials say it’d cost too much money to test enough to determine the culprit behind some contamination sites. When that happens, the state struggles to find how widespread the contamination is and can’t force anyone to pay for cleanup.
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Opinion | Michigan needs to lead, not fall behind, on carbon capture safety
If Michigan chooses to move forward with carbon capture projects, it must do so with rigorous guardrails in place. Guardrails that prioritize public health, local input, and long-term environmental security.
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Michigan Senate OKs plan to curtail hazardous waste and trash imports
Plan approved by the Michigan Senate would curtail the state’s hazardous waste industry by raising disposal fees, banning the disposal of some radioactive waste and pausing approvals for new facilities. It now heads to the House.
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Study of invasive mussels finds PFAS is nearly everywhere in the Great Lakes
Great Lakes mussels are giving scientists a clearer picture of where the chemicals are concentrated, according to a recent report.
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New PFAS guidelines spark more ‘do not eat’ warnings for Michigan fish
Anglers are warned not to eat their catch from 98 Michigan waterbodies, up from 33 last year, after state officials revised their health guidance in light of growing evidence that PFAS is more toxic than previously thought.
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Michigan gives Wolverine Worldwide $1M for office rehab amid PFAS cleanup
Shoe maker Wolverine Worldwide expects to move up to 100 workers to Michigan, where it also is working with the state on widespread PFAS cleanup.
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Trump's EPA weakens PFAS drinking water limits. What it means for Michigan
A year after the Biden administration enacted nationwide limits on PFAS in drinking water, the Trump administration announced a plan to rescind some of those limits and lengthen the compliance deadline on others. State-level limits enacted in 2020 will remain in effect.
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An $80M cleanup made Muskegon Lake trendy. Will 'eco-gentrification' follow?
Once ringed by polluting factories, Muskegon Lake has attracted a wealthier clientele to blue-collar Muskegon thanks to a taxpayer-funded cleanup. Cheers about the economic gains are mixed with fear that the lakeshore will become ‘a gated community.’
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Opinion | Attacks threaten Canada-US teamwork on Great Lakes
The Lakes face convulsive pressures from climate change, microplastics, PFAs and other significant threats. The best way to handle those issues is through a strong and continuing partnership with Canada and Canadians.