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2009 In Review: Highlights in the fight to protect the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River
2009 marked a new era in Great Lakes protection. From major funding commitments to a renewed emphasis on cross-border action to protect these waters, the past year has had no shortage of wins. That is not to say that it was perfect; challenges still remain. Below, we highlight some of the region’s major stories.
3008: A Great Lakes odyssey
We are all used to seeing pictures of the outline of the Great Lakes from space. Will that outline look the same for someone looking down from space 1000 years from now? That is highly unlikely.
Buffalo: Charter boat fishing Mecca?
There is an old fishing saying that while Ponce de Leon was looking for the Fountain of Youth, he had the chance for eternal life the entire time he was on the boat. All he had to do was to use a pole to catch a fish. I spent a beautiful summer afternoon recently aboard [...]
Speak Out Against Toxic TVs
***Action Alert***
Deadline to Act is June 27
The chemical industry wants new flammability standards that will lead to toxic flame retardants being added to new TVs worldwide. These chemicals can cause an alarming array of adverse health effects in experimental animals including thyroid problems, reduced sperm count, infertility, hyperactivity, mental retardation, obesity, and cancer. And [...]
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