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Pruitt guts EPA science panels, will appoint new members

Pruitt guts EPA science panels, will appoint new members

"Whatever science comes out of EPA shouldn't be political science," said EPA head Scott Pruitt. "From this day forward, EPA advisory committee members will be financially independent from the agency."
by Associated Press

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'Vampire of the Great Lakes' still haunts Lake Superior fish

'Vampire of the Great Lakes' still haunts Lake Superior fish

The sea lamprey has been one of the most destructive nonnative species to invade the Great Lakes. While a control program has helped revive fish populations, lamprey numbers are on the rebound in Lake Superior.
by Dan Kraker

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Did the EPA censor its scientists?

Did the EPA censor its scientists?

Last week, EPA scientists were pulled from speaking at a meeting where they would address climate change. New EPA leaders were quickly accused of censoring their own scientists, says Adam Frank.
by Adam Frank

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Objecting all the way, most farmers meet buffer deadline

Objecting all the way, most farmers meet buffer deadline

Ever since the buffer law passed two years ago farmers have been busy mainly on two fronts; arguing about the legislation's value, and installing the grassy strips next to lakes and streams.
by Mark Steil

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Bats and tequila: a once boo-tiful relationship cursed by growing demands

Bats and tequila: a once boo-tiful relationship cursed by growing demands

As the tequila industry surges, the early harvesting and cloning of agave are disrupting the ecosystem of some species -- leading some groups to go to bat for the hardworking nighttime pollinators.
by Neda Ulaby

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Deer hunting? Your bullets may be harming eagles

Deer hunting? Your bullets may be harming eagles

Ammunition with lead is "an important, if not the primary, source of lead exposure for bald eagles," according to the Raptor Center. Switching to copper ammo can cut the risk to birds.
by MPR News Staff

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New website helps measure Great Lakes restoration progress

The site will provide information about projects involving aquatic invasive species, coastal wetlands, maritime transportation, phosphorus control and source water protection.

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Enbridge says it knew about oil pipeline damage 3 years ago

Enbridge Inc. says four gaps were opened in enamel coating on one section of Line 5 in Michigan's Straits of Mackinac as a support anchor was being installed in 2014, but they didn't inform regulatory agencies.
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Trump administration disavows Puerto Rico power contract

Trump administration disavows Puerto Rico power contract

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke says he "had absolutely nothing to do" with a $300 million contract awarded to a small company from his hometown to help restore Puerto Rico's power grid.
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