Michigan air quality warning persists as Canadian wildfire smoke blankets the state, impacting cities like Detroit and Lansing. A federal bill seeks relief for Detroit residents facing basement flooding. Consumers Energy spends $29 million to keep a coal plant running.
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Pollution bill targets cumulative health threats in vulnerable communities
Detroit Democrats are championing the Protecting Overburdened Communities Act, aiming to empower state regulators to assess the collective health impacts of pollution sources, a move that could reshape environmental justice in Michigan.
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Trump EPA moves to repeal landmark climate finding, environmentalist says it’s ‘malicious’
The “endangerment finding” is the legal underpinning of a host of climate regulations under the Clean Air Act for motor vehicles, power plants and other pollution sources.
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Heat waves challenge Detroit renters: Should city legislate air conditioning?
A Detroit apartment building’s air conditioning failure raises questions about what the city can do to protect renters from heat as the climate warms.
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The sustainable art of Blight Hernandez: ‘No waste’
Blight Hernandez credits his grandmother for his artistry. “She gave me those taste buds for the regal, the antique, the vintage, almost like Detroit Renaissance,” he says.
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Detroit’s Eden Park: A $21 million bet on health, wellness in polluted community
In Detroit’s 48217 ZIP code, the $21 million Eden Park Community Project aims to transform a 6-acre lot into a hub for health and wellness. The vision includes a Montessori school, community garden, amphitheater, and a secure area for Alzheimer’s patients and caretakers.
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What we’re reading: Detroiters say street flooding makes Cadillac Avenue look fishable
Residents of Cadillac Avenue on Detroit’s east side say they’ve endured years of street flooding.
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Michigan utility commissioner appointment sparks environmental justice concerns
Whitmer praises new MPSC appointee Shaquila Myers’ work on clean energy legislation, but ratepayer advocates say they fear utilities influenced governor’s decision.
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How to understand and connect with community health workers in Michigan
Community Health Workers in Michigan are vital in bridging healthcare gaps, offering essential support like food, housing, and insurance enrollment. Certified and trained, they build trust and provide care to underserved communities, especially amid federal Medicaid cuts threatening their funding.
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More than medicine: How a community health worker keeps one patient housed – and alive
Community health workers at Trinity Health Michigan are tackling food insecurity and housing challenges, offering support with Medicaid and utility shutoffs, while empowering residents through the hospital’s urban farm and food hub.