[dailynews] December 13, 2011

Great Lakes Daily News: December 13, 2011
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Flame retardant chemicals show up in air around Great Lakes region
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Researchers at Indiana University have discovered two new kinds of flame retardant chemicals showing up in the air around the Great Lakes. These chemicals are added to polyurethane foam to help keep furniture and baby products from catching on fire. Source: Michigan Radio (12/13)


Saugeen Shores opens its doors to nuclear waste
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Saugeen Shores wants to explore the possibility of storing Canada's used nuclear fuel for centuries to come, 500 metres below ground. Source: Shoreline Beacon (12/13)


University of Minnesota Duluth research focus of online magazine (with video)
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The work of the Large Lakes Observatory is the latest local research topic covered by the online magazine Science Nation. Source: Duluth News Tribune (12/13)


PC gets Great Lakes restoration initiative grant
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The City of Port Clinton has received a grant through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the amount of $25,000 from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative FY 11 funds. According to Mayor Debbie Hymore-Tester, the grant funds will be used to prepare a Preliminary Restoration Plan under the Great Lakes Fishery and Ecosystem Restoration Authority. Source: Beacon.net (12/12)


Ice breaking tug arrives to help break ice on the Great Lakes
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Maine based Coast Guard cutter is getting ready for a busy winter on the Great Lakes. The Cutter Thunder Bay arrived at its temporary home port at the Cleveland moorings on Monday. Source: WWMT 3 (12/12)


Opponents appeal judge's approval of Michigan mine
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A coalition of environmental and community groups opposed to a nickel and copper mine under construction in Michigan's Upper Peninsula asked the state Court of Appeals on Monday to overturn a judge's approval of the project. Source: Bloomberg Businessweek (12/12)


EPA bans sewage discharge by boaters on Lake Ontario
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ewage discharges by boaters on Lake Ontario will be banned starting next week, the Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday. Source: WGRZ 2 (12/9)


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