A new report highlights the impact of Trump’s anti-renewable policies, with U.S. household energy costs rising 10% since his inauguration. Michigan faces a $1 billion challenge to expand EV chargers, crucial for future demand. In public health, Kent County reports Michigan’s first 2025 West Nile virus death.
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University of Michigan looks at alternative site for $1.2 billion data center as Ypsilanti Township pushes back
Ypsilanti Township officials say they distrust the university, adopt resolution to relocate the facility. But the proposed new location sits next to the environmentally overburdened West Willow neighborhood.
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Transfer prices and your bill: What Michigan’s clean energy law means for you
In Michigan, the Public Service Commission’s deliberations on clean energy pricing and utility credits could reshape electricity bills and accelerate the state’s transition to 100% clean energy by 2040.
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Why is Consumers Energy’s coal plant still running?
Environmental groups and state officials are challenging the Trump administration’s decision to keep the J.H. Campbell coal plant open, costing ratepayers nearly $1 million daily, amid concerns over grid reliability and political intervention.
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Keep Growing Detroit fundraises to buy neighboring Eastern Market property, aims for ‘food sovereign city’
Keep Growing Detroit nears $40,000 fundraising goal for purchase of neighboring Eastern Market property.
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Lawmakers urge Whitmer to act on hazardous waste as Wayne Disposal landfill expansion nears approval
Regulators signal approval for Wayne County nuclear and hazardous waste site. Metro Detroit lawmakers say legislation is needed to rein in dumping in the state.
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Is Black history at risk of being erased?
Black communities are reclaiming power by embracing holidays not originally meant for them, honoring those affected and redefining cultural identity.
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Are data centers draining the Great Lakes?
As Michigan dangles tax breaks to lure data centers, a new report warns of the risk to Great Lakes water supplies, urging transparency and conservation to balance economic growth with environmental stewardship.
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Diabetes is hitting teens hard—can they fight back?
Type 2 diabetes is on the rise among American teens, with nearly 1 in 3 showing prediabetic signs. This surge is fueled by rising obesity and limited access to nutritious foods, disproportionately affecting Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous communities. However, early lifestyle interventions offer hope for prevention and delay, empowering young people to take charge of their health.
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One lap at a time: How swimming brings seniors health and happiness
by Luke Jahnke Each morning, before the sun fully rises, a quiet motion stirs at pools across the country. For Americans over 65, swimming has become more than a routine. It has become a medicine, movement, and in many cases, a lifeline to independence. Many seniors find benefits in swimming. Swimming is a low-impact, physically […]