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Residents are voicing concerns of a potential threat to public safety in Michigan

In Pennsylvania, environmental advocacy groups are awaiting the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision which could affect the future of Commonwealth-owned properties responsibility to pay stormwater fees as property owners do. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is urging the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to overturn a decision by the Commonwealth Court, which stated the Borough of West Chesters stormwater fee is a tax as applied to West Chester University of Pennsylvania property within the borough. Tris...

During the summer, many Idahoans head to the water, but algae outbreaks can stop them from a relaxing day cooling off. Algae blooms typically occur in slow-moving bodies of water, like lakes, but can occur in rivers as well. They can be harmful to human health and are especially dangerous for animals. ...

Michigan residents are being warned to be prepared for another season of harmful algal blooms in the Great Lakes. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is advising people on what to do if they encounter the algae. One environmental group is convinced its being caused by thermal discharge from nuclear plants. ...

One environmental group is convinced it’s being caused by thermal discharge from nuclear plants

Environmentalists and Southwest Virginia residents are concerned about proposed sites for small modular nuclear reactors. The LENOWISCO Planning Districts final feasibility study shows these reactors will be near local businesses, schools and residential neighborhoods. Nuclear energy has been met with mixed reactions for its role in bolstering a states climate goals. ...

The Monroe County Earth Day Expo, scheduled for April 22 at Monroe County Community College, will have exhibits, live music and food trucks. ♻

Feb. 21—Fermi 2, the nuclear power plant in Monroe County is undergoing a powering down for periodic refueling and to replace a rotor, a spokesman said. The plant closes every roughly 18 months or so for refueling and maintenance, said Stephen Tait, the nuclear communications manager at DTE Energy, which owns and operates Fermi. The shutdown will last a few weeks. Tait said

A team of experts will perform maintenance on the plant, which serves southeast Michigan, while its down for refueling