The Malta Clinic moved to a new Woodward Avenue location this year and is adding dermatology to the services it offers.
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Trump administration rescinds $25 million in USDA funds for Michigan land preservation
Ann Arbor-based Legacy Land Conservancy is appealing the loss of federal funding and says it’s needed to protect local food systems and water quality.
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What we’re reading: Jefferson Chalmers sewer upgrade funds paused due to FEMA cuts
An $11.3 million federal grant to expand sewers in Detroit’s flood-prone Jefferson Chalmers is on hold after FEMA program cuts, amid legal battles by Democratic states. Huron-Clinton Metroparks is gathering community feedback to shape future park priorities. DTE Energy’s $10 billion smart grid plan aims to slash outages by 30%.
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Public power push: Will Ann Arbor say goodbye to DTE?
Ann Arbor residents prepare ballot proposal to to form a public electric utility board, aiming to replace DTE Energy amid concerns over high rates and frequent outages.
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Environmentalists criticize Michigan House budget’s $50 million allocation for UP copper mine
The Michigan House GOP budget includes $50 million for the Copperwood Mine project, which environmental advocates say could result in the pollution of Lake Superior with mining waste.
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Great Lakes temperatures reach new extremes: ‘There are more than 100% increases’
Great Lakes water temperatures are in an era of extremes, according to a new University of Michigan study.
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Michigan Climate Investment Hub launches at Newlab to drive clean energy financing, collaboration
By co-locating at Newlab, groups like Michigan Saves and Lean & Green Michigan hope to accelerate investment in energy efficiency and renewables.
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Michigan’s environmental regulator holds east side workshop after civil rights complaint on Stellantis permit
Michigan’s environmental regulator agreed to hold an informational meeting with the community around the Stellantis plant in its informal resolution with the EPA of a civil rights complaint.
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Can 957 signatures halt a $1 billion data center in Augusta Township?
Residents of Augusta Township rally to submit 957 signatures, aim to let voters decide on the rezoning of land for a data center.
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What we’re reading: Will ratepayers foot $6 billion bill for Trump’s coal crusade?
As the Line 5 public comment period draws to a close, a Michigan geologist raises safety concerns around rock quality under the Great Lakes.