Detroit’s Giant Sequoia Filter Forest initiative empowers communities by transforming vacant lots into urban forests, tackling blight, enhancing air quality, and safeguarding sequoias from wildfire threats.
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Toxic tour in Southwest Detroit: Cristo Rey students explore environmental justice through art
Students tour Southwest Detroit, Ecorse, and River Rouge with environmental activist to document and analyze challenges that include pollution from industrial sources like Marathon Petroleum Corp. and U.S. Steel.
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Café y Chisme No. 5: How Andrea Meza amplifies Detroit’s community voices
Andrea Meza, a journalist and caseworker, is reclaiming narratives in Detroit by spotlighting water infrastructure failures and the cultural richness of lowrider communities. Her work advocates for inclusive journalism that truly reflects the voices of the community.
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Are Trump’s policies draining America’s wetlands?
Communities face real consequences as the federal government rolls back protections for wetlands, halts water infrastructure investments, and retreats from environmental enforcement, impacting their health and resilience.
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Schools and farmers left scrambling after USDA axes $100 million program
The USDA’s cancellation of the Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program funding, aimed at supplying schools with fresh produce and agricultural education, follows President Trump’s executive order targeting ‘radical’ and ‘wasteful’ DEI initiatives.
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Detroit students cut cafeteria waste with stainless steel sporks—thanks to We ReUse
This Earth Week, Detroit students are reducing cafeteria waste thanks to nearly 200 stainless steel sporks donated by We ReUse, promoting sustainable practices at GESU Catholic School.
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Environmental groups brace for Trump executive orders
Environmental groups nationwide brace for executive orders from President Donald Trump that could challenge their nonprofit status, yet they stand ready to defend their role in civil society.
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Microfibers in Great Lakes algae: A hidden threat to wildlife and our water?
Microfibers, tiny plastic strings from washing fabrics, are present in every algae sample from four of the Great Lakes, carrying toxic chemicals like PFAS to other organisms.
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Northern Michigan ice storm aftermath: Will Trump approve emergency aid?
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has sought emergency relief from President Donald Trump for northern Michigan after a historic ice storm, aiming to secure up to $5 million in federal aid for cleanup and recovery.
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Trump’s tariffs and severe weather put Michigan cherry industry on the edge
Michigan’s cherry industry faces vulnerability due to 10% tariffs on imports. While these tariffs could help compete with exporters like Turkey, they may also increase input costs, impacting thousands of farms.