The proposed underground tunnel for Enbridge’s aging Line 5 pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac could disrupt wetlands and bat habitats, yet it promises to prevent catastrophic oil spills from boat anchor strikes.
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Detroit lawmaker calls out DTE Energy’s rates, reliability ahead of MPSC town hall
Detroiters face mounting challenges as high energy bills and power outages strain their finances. State Rep. Donavan McKinney advocates for legislation to curb utilities’ political influence and urges the MPSC to prioritize ratepayer voices in decision-making processes.
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How Dazmonique Carr works to improve Detroit’s food access, one produce box at a time
Dazmonique Carr’s mission of prioritizing sustainable and equitable food systems includes partnerships with BIPOC-owned farms across Michigan.
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Wildfire smoke from Canadian blazes threatens Detroit air quality
Michigan issues air quality advisory due to smoke from wildfires in Canada’s Manitoba province, where 17,000 people are under evacuation orders.
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What we’re reading: EPA plan would scrap greenhouse gas limits on power plants
EPA plan would remove greenhouse gas limits on power plants. The cancellation of Moderna’s $600M vaccine contract raises concerns about bird flu pandemic preparedness. Detroit’s parks climb in national rankings despite funding challenges. Research shows Great Lakes temperature extremes have intensified.
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El Paso workshop guides reporters who tell immigration stories
In El Paso, journalists at a Poynter Institute workshop explore the importance of careful storytelling when reporting on immigration.
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Wyandotte water system problems pose ‘immediate health risk’: State regulator
State survey raises concerns about Wyandotte’s ability to protect water customers from BASF pollution and other contaminants, water expert says.
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Wildfire smoke forecast: Will Michigan catch a break this summer?
Canada is unlikely to see the kind of megafires that drove the 2023 smoke season in Detroit, experts say. Yet parts of Canada and the U.S. could still see large fires and send smoke to Michigan.
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Black students sail the Detroit River with Harry Jones: ‘Water is in my DNA’
Harry Jones aims to make sailing accessible for Detroit youth, growing the Detroit Community Sailing Center from eight to 80 participants, and forging partnerships to establish the Detroit River Education Center.
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Trump’s plan to cut LIHEAP utility assistance raises alarms as heat waves, high energy bills squeeze Americans
The Trump administration’s proposal to cut the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) threatens to leave vulnerable households facing harsh choices between heating or cooling their homes and affording essentials like food.