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What we’re reading: Hazardous materials permitted on Ambassador Bridge

Windsor residents express concern after Michigan decides to allow hazardous materials on Ambassador Bridge.

by Brian Allnutt September 11, 2024September 19, 2024

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Here’s a weekly behind-the-scenes glimpse at some of the stories we’re following. Have a reading recommendation? Let us know at nina@planetdetroit.org.

Hazmat approval: Michigan’s decision to allow hazardous materials to cross the Ambassador Bridge sparks safety concerns in Windsor. (Windsor Star)

Industry ban: Core City residents celebrate a ban on new heavy industry facilities after years of environmental advocacy. (BridgeDetroit)

IRA jobs: Michigan ranks among the top five states for energy jobs and projects created through the Inflation Reduction Act. (Michigan Public)

Water plan: Detroit’s Lifeline water affordability program is set for a major overhaul. Enrolled residents must confirm they are income eligible to stay in the plan by Pct. 1. (BridgeDetroit)

$40: Residents will now receive a $40 daily credit for prolonged Michigan power outages, starting in April, up from $38. (Bridge Michigan)

Odor source: EGLE identifies a biodigester as the source of foul odors plaguing Detroit’s east side near Gratiot and Mack. (WDIV)

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What we’re reading: Hazardous materials permitted on Ambassador Bridge

by Brian Allnutt, Planet Detroit
September 11, 2024

					<h1>What we’re reading: Hazardous materials permitted on Ambassador Bridge</h1>
<p class="byline">by Brian Allnutt, Planet Detroit <br />September 11, 2024</p>
					
<p>Here’s a weekly behind-the-scenes glimpse at some of the stories we’re following. Have a reading recommendation? Let us know at <a href="mailto:nina@planetdetroit.org">nina@planetdetroit.org</a>.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Hazmat approval</strong>: Michigan’s decision to allow <a href="https://planetdetroit.org/2024/01/michigan-may-allow-new-hazardous-materials-on-ambassador-bridge/">hazardous materials</a> to cross the Ambassador Bridge sparks safety concerns in Windsor. (<a href="https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/wrong-decision-wrong-time-safety-concerns-in-windsor-after-michigan-allows-hazmat-to-cross-ambassador-bridge">Windsor Star</a>)</p>
<p><strong>Industry ban</strong>: Core City residents celebrate a ban on new heavy industry facilities after years of environmental advocacy. (<a href="https://www.bridgedetroit.com/community-win-for-core-city/">BridgeDetroit</a>)</p>
<p><strong>IRA jobs</strong>: Michigan ranks among the top five states for <a href="https://planetdetroit.org/tag/energy/">energy</a> jobs and projects created through the Inflation Reduction Act. (<a href="https://www.michiganpublic.org/environment-climate-change/2024-09-09/report-michigan-among-top-5-in-nation-for-creating-energy-jobs-and-projects">Michigan Public</a>)&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Water plan</strong>: Detroit's Lifeline water affordability program is set for a major overhaul. Enrolled residents must confirm they are income eligible to stay in the plan by Pct. 1. (<a href="https://www.bridgedetroit.com/change-coming-for-detroiters-on-water-affordability-program/">BridgeDetroit</a>)</p>
<p><strong>$40</strong>: Residents will now receive a $40 daily credit for prolonged <a href="https://planetdetroit.org/tag/michigan-power-outage/">Michigan power outages</a>, starting in April, up from $38. (<a href="https://www.bridgedetroit.com/michigan-residents-to-get-40-daily-credit-for-extended-power-outages/">Bridge Michigan</a>)</p>
<p><strong>Odor source</strong>: <a href="https://planetdetroit.org/tag/egle/">EGLE</a> identifies a biodigester as the source of foul odors plaguing Detroit's east side near Gratiot and Mack. (<a href="https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2024/09/06/egle-identifies-source-of-foul-odor-on-detroits-east-side/v">WDIV</a>)</p>

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