A new EPA policy under the Trump administration could let over 500 facilities nationwide sidestep pollution controls for two years, a move that critics say endangers millions of Americans.
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Proposed elimination of Energy Star program threatens Michigan building efficiency efforts
The Trump administration’s proposal to dismantle the Energy Star program raises concerns about the future of local climate initiatives and building decarbonization efforts. As Detroit’s 2030 District braces for potential impacts, stakeholders emphasize the program’s role in advancing energy efficiency.
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What we’re reading: Michigan drinking water, energy assistance, housing programs at risk in Trump’s budget proposal
Trump’s budget proposal threatens vital services in Michigan and would cut energy aid for 430,000 households and slash $212 million from drinking water projects. In health care, three Detroit hospitals rank among the nation’s worst for patient safety, spotlighting health equity issues in a predominantly Black city.
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Natural gas spending will cost Michigan ratepayers, hurt climate goals, report finds
Michigan’s gas customers face soaring bills as utilities invest heavily in infrastructure, says Citizens Utility Board of Michigan. These investments threaten climate goals and could disproportionately impact vulnerable communities, raising concerns about equity and environmental sustainability, report says.
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Measles makes a comeback: Is US on the brink of new epidemic?
As measles cases surge globally, the U.S. faces a significant rise with 935 reported cases by May 2, raising concerns about the disease becoming endemic again if vaccination rates do not improve.
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VOICES: Let’s protect federal clean energy investments
In Detroit, the IBEW Local 58 union hall stands as a beacon of sustainability, illustrating how federal clean energy investments can foster good union jobs and significantly cut energy consumption.
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DTE Energy, Consumers Energy shareholder returns drive up Michigan energy bills: ‘It’s costing consumers so much money’
A national study reveals investor-owned utilities are charging U.S. ratepayers up to $50 billion annually for shareholder profits.
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Brittney Rooney grows food on Beaverland Farms — and community in Brightmoor
Beaverland Farms, a 4-acre urban farm in Detroit, is empowering female growers through full-time employment and sustainable cultivation practices, expanding its reach to local customers and fostering community growth.
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Funding slashed for Great Lakes research: Will algal blooms go unchecked?
Great Lakes scientists are sounding the alarm as the Trump administration imposes deep cuts on environmental research, threatening public safety from toxic algal blooms.
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Can Michigan’s brownfields become solar powerhouses?
Michigan’s 24,000 contaminated brownfields, remnants of its industrial past, could make a green transformation. A $129 million EPA grant and supportive state legislation aim to turn these sites into solar energy hubs.