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Great Lakes Daily News: 16 January 2008
A collaborative project of the Great Lakes Information Network and The
Environment Report.

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Ontario Premier reveals support for offshore energy plan
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Offshore wind could play an important role in the development of renewable energy resources in Ontario, said Premier Dalton McGuinty in confirming that an official announcement on wind power in the Great Lakes is coming soon. Source: The Toronto Star (1/16)


'Pigboats' once called on Grand Traverse Bay
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At the turn of the 20th century, vessels called pigboats because of their distinctive bows were closely identified with the Great Lakes, most of them serving as bulk carriers. Source: Leelanau Enterprise (1/16)


COMMENTARY: Fix economy with manufacturing jobs
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A well-funded education reform, targeted tax policies and a national energy policy are some of things needed to restore America's manufacturing might and fight the current recession. Source: Detroit Free Press (1/16)


Worry in Michigan as forests change hands
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Land development companies have acquired thousands of forest acres in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, causing many people there to be concerned about possible changes in their traditional way of life. Source: The New York Times (1/16)


Herons persist in Chicago wetlands despite exposure to banned chemicals
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Herons nesting in the wetlands of southeast Chicago are still being exposed to chemicals banned in the U.S. in the 1970s, but the chemicals do not appear to be affecting the birds' reproductive success. Source: Physorg.com (1/16)


Iron ore shipping season wraps up
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The last iron ore freighter of the season pushed through the Soo Locks before they closed Tuesday, ushering in the official winter break for the Lake Superior shipping season. Source: The Marquette Mining Journal (1/16)


Ontario reconsidering Great Lakes wind farm moratoriun
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News that Ontario may end a moratorium on offshore wind turbines in the Great Lakes is drawing a mixed reaction from those who live around Lake Erie. Source: The Windsor Star (1/15)


Ship runs aground, sinks in Duluth-Superior Harbor
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A 1,000-foot lake freighter is aground in the Duluth-Superior Harbor after it took on water and sank while docking for the winter. Crews are scrambling to get water out of the ship before it freezes in sub-zero temperatures. Source: Minnesota Public Radio (1/15)


Biofuels law attracts opposition
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The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, recently signed by President Bush, is facing criticism from stalwarts of environmental protection who are concerned with the consequences of increased corn production. Source: United Press International (1/15)


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