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Great Lakes Under Political Pressure | Edmonton News
Trump’s rumored attempt to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America sparks concern as it coincides with growing political friction undermining U.S.-Canada scientific collaboration on the Great Lakes. Scientists now face clearance hurdles when communicating with Canadian counterparts, while NOAA and EPA budget cuts threaten vital monitoring and restoration efforts. Despite these setbacks, bipartisan support in Congress saved the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative with nearly half a billion dollars annually—critical as climate change and rising demand strain the region’s freshwater future. Listen in…
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