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The Conversation is a nonprofit, independent news organization dedicated to unlocking the knowledge of experts for the public good. We publish trustworthy and informative articles written by academic experts for the general public and edited by our team of journalists.

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AI’s environmental footprint: How much energy does it take to run ChatGPT?

Avatar photo by The Conversation October 2, 2024October 2, 2024
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Why the cost of water for poor Black Detroit voters may be key to Kamala Harris winning – or losing – Michigan

Avatar photo by The Conversation September 25, 2024September 25, 2024
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Dealing with election anxiety? A psychiatrist explains how to channel your fears and break out of tribal thinking

Avatar photo by The Conversation August 9, 2024August 9, 2024
Posted inNews

EPA has lowered the screening level for lead in soil – here’s what that could mean for households in Detroit

Avatar photo by The Conversation June 18, 2024June 18, 2024
A sign that reads "City of Detroit Water and Sewerage" sits on the street as water runs along the curb.
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Wastewater surveillance reveals pathogens in Detroit’s population, helping monitor and predict disease outbreaks since 2017

Avatar photo by The Conversation June 12, 2024June 12, 2024
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It’s OK to mow in May. The best way to help pollinators is by adding native plants.

Avatar photo by The Conversation May 18, 2024May 18, 2024
A power plant sits on a hill behind a chain link fence
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New EPA regulations target air, water, land and climate pollution from power plants, especially those that burn coal

Avatar photo by The Conversation May 1, 2024May 1, 2024
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Who are today’s climate activists? Dispelling 3 big myths for Earth Month

Avatar photo by The Conversation April 2, 2024April 2, 2024
orange and pink magnolia blossoms can be endangered by warmer winter weather
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What a warmer winter means for your garden

Avatar photo by The Conversation March 26, 2024March 26, 2024
A map of the 1939 Home Owners’ Loan Corporation of metropolitan Detroit that shows formerly redlined areas that now experience disproportionate flooding.
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OPINION: How ghost streams and redlining’s legacy lead to unfairness in flood risk, in Detroit and elsewhere

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