Rising waters, extreme weather pose toxic threats to Lake Michigan

A new report shows climate change could bring potential flooding and toxic risks along Lake Michigan, including six hot spots in Illinois.

Lake Michigan high water levels
Recent record-high levels on Lake Michigan, which have damaged Chicago's shoreline, have been linked to climate change. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ
Lake Michigan high water levels
Recent record-high levels on Lake Michigan, which have damaged Chicago's shoreline, have been linked to climate change. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ

Rising waters, extreme weather pose toxic threats to Lake Michigan

A new report shows climate change could bring potential flooding and toxic risks along Lake Michigan, including six hot spots in Illinois.

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Lake Michigan’s rising water levels could mean catastrophic consequences for areas near current or former industrial sites. That’s according to a new report from the Environmental Law and Policy Center, which also offers recommendations for how to combat this potential devastation.

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