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Foes say they'll ask voters to block money for Ohio nuclear plants

Foes say they'll ask voters to block money for Ohio nuclear plants

Foes say they'll ask voters to block money for Ohio nuclear plants

The fight over giving a financial lifeline to Ohio's two nuclear plants by tacking a new fee onto every Ohioans' electricity bill might not end anytime soon.

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UN expert: Millions face dire poverty from climate change

A United Nations expert on poverty says hundreds of millions of people around the world face hunger, displacement, disease and death because of climate change.

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Ohio House OK's permanent fund for cleaning up lakes, rivers

It's one of several ideas for funding water quality initiatives being looked at by Gov. Mike DeWine and legislators.

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WATCH | 2 rafters rescued from Cuyahoga River in Kent

Rescue crews were able to help them from under the Main St. bridge and both are now safe.

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Testing shows several floodwater areas in Northeast Ohio had high E. coli

As our Betsy Kling would say, “Floodwater is Mother Nature’s overflowing toilet,” and swimming and playing in the water is not a good idea.

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50 years after catching on fire, the Cuyahoga River has become a recreation destination

The banks of the Cuyahoga River show no trace of the pollution and urban decay of a struggling city. Instead, it's a place for fun and relaxation

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Testing shows several floodwater areas in Northeast Ohio had high E. coli

We had the flood water from several communities tested to find out how much bacteria is in it. As expected, the numbers were alarming.

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50 years after catching on fire, the Cuyahoga River has become a recreation destination

The banks of the Cuyahoga River show no trace of the pollution and urban decay of a struggling city. Instead, it's a place for fun and relaxation

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Looking at the future of the Cuyahoga River

Cleveland Metroparks Director of Natural Resources Jenn Greiser discusses the resurrection of the Cuyahoga River and what more can be done in the future.

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Leon Bibb Reports | The Cuyahoga River's road to redemption

A news reporter who covered the Cuyahoga River burn which gave Cleveland a bad name recognizes the positive U.S. environmental movement which grew from the fire.

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Leon Bibb Reports: The Cuyahoga River's road to redemption

Northeast Ohio come a long way since the 1969 Cuyahoga River fire. How did flames on the river spark a national movement, and how is the Cuyahoga River positioned for the future?

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High bacteria levels found in Northeast Ohio floodwaters

We recently tested flood water samples from several locations to see what kind of bacteria was present.

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Major flooding still an issue in Summit County

Residents of Luna Lake are still using boats to get through the floodwaters. In some areas, as much as five feet deep.

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Cleveland: A River Reborn, A Murky Past

The Cuyahoga River used to be described as a river that "oozes, rather than flows." That was especially true in the aftermath of the event that tarnished the river and city for decades.

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A river reborn: How a spark ignited change on the Cuyahoga River

It's been 50 years since the Cuyahoga River caught fire for the final time. In those five decades, Cleveland has proved it's no longer a punchline.

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River reborn: Looking back through 50 years since the Cuyahoga River's infamous fire

June 21, 2019: This month marks 50 years since the infamous June 22 fire that engulfed the Cuyahoga River. Here's a look back at what sparked that inferno and a glimpse at how much our city has changed since then. It truly is a river reborn.

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