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Tuesday, October 30, 2012  Authorities are reporting 90 infections and six deaths in Michigan in a national outbreak of fungal meningitis linked to contaminated steroids from a Massachusetts pharmacy.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Environmental issues around the proposed Hotel Indigo site in Traverse City have delayed the project.

Wednesday, August 08, 2012  US starts landmark cleanup of Agent Orange nearly 4 decades after Vietnam War's end

Thursday, June 14, 2012  The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality will assume the oversight of the cleanup at the former cement quarry, which is now the site of Bay Harbor resort.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  We have an update on what's being done with the mercury-contaminated water collected from a former cement plant site in Emmet County.

Friday, April 08, 2011  Few in new poll confident in US response to possible nuke crisis, but most see it as unlikely. Take our poll and share your views.

Thursday, December 02, 2010  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is extending the public comment period on proposed changes to the soil cleanup plan selected for the Grand Traverse Overall Supply Superfund site in Elmwood Township.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010  Scientists who've just finished a cursory examination of the Gulf are disputing government claims that half the leaked oil is completely gone from the ecosystem.

Friday, July 02, 2010  The state of Michigan and a manufacturer of air cargo containers for the military have agreed on a plan to address groundwater contamination linked to the company's plant in northwestern lower Michigan.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009  Gov't study reveals widespread mercury contamination in fish from air pollution, mining

Monday, June 22, 2009  East Park on Little Traverse Bay was shut down after contamination from a cement plant.