Paint shop blues: State regulators say that Detroit’s new Jeep assembly plant is emitting odors that cause “unreasonable interference with the comfortable enjoyment of life and property.” Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) has issued a violation notice to Stellantis, citing paint and solvent odors. Volatile organic compounds or VOCs produced by the plant’s paint […]
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MICHIGAN CLIMATE HEADLINES
EV Circle Tour? Michiganders should get ready to plan their electric vehicle road trips, according to Trevor Pawl, Michigan’s chief mobility officer. At the Mackinac Policy Conference on Wednesday Gov. Gretchen Whitmer unveiled plans to build a “Lake Michigan Electric Vehicle Circuit”, with charging stations dotting the shoreline from quaint beach towns to lighthouses by […]
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Detroit’s toxic river: After decades, some progress—but a long cleanup journey remains
In 1987 the U.S. and Canada entered into a Great Lakes agreement to start the process of cleaning up the most polluted sites, 43 of them, that dot the waterways in and between the two countries. The sites, officially known as Areas of Concern, contain legacy toxic sediment from the industrial era when dumping pollutants […]
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‘Held hostage by pollution’: Residents of Southwest Detroit hold out hope for truck route ordinance before councilwoman leaves office
Southwest Detroit resident Yaneth Gutiérrez is fed up with the chronic truck traffic in her residential neighborhood. “These trucks are really plaguing our neighborhood,” said Gutiérrez. “…I’m nervous to have my children walk to school just a few blocks away because large semi-trucks are constantly speeding in the area. My family chose to live in […]
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How equitable is tree cover in Michigan’s cities?
*You can always find past Michigan Climate News stories and subscribe to new ones on Bulletin, and you can keep up with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Got an idea for a Michigan climate story? Pitch us here.* By Nina Ignaczak Cities are made of pavement and rooftops. And those hard surfaces that make […]
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MICHIGAN CLIMATE HEADLINES
*You can always find past Michigan Climate News stories and subscribe to new ones on Bulletin, and you can keep up with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Got an idea for a Michigan climate story? Pitch us here.* Here’s a roundup of headlines from around the state on Michigan and climate. We’ll bring you […]
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From the Headlines – September 13-17, 2021
Mystery mound: Still no clear explanation for the 8-foot tall mound that appeared on Dearborn Street in southwest Detroit Saturday night. “There was no explosion here, that is the main point we want to get out,” said Hakim Berry, chief operating officer for the city of Detroit. And if the words “no explosion” aren’t sufficiently reassuring, Berry added, “There […]
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PARKS REPORT: Elmwood Central Park
View on Instagram >>> Find your way to this park: Elmwood Central Park Located at 1499 Chene sits Elmwood Central Park, a large green space that features a playground and walking area whose pathways cross between residential apartments. Since the layout of the park encompasses living spaces, there are 4 ways to enter the park: […]
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How decades of neglect left Detroit’s grid vulnerable to powerful storms
Republished with permission from Energy News Network Art Reyes and his family faced an increasingly common summer plight in metro Detroit last month after a thunderstorm knocked out their electricity. He and his wife and newborn scrambled for a place to stay — and to store the supply of bottled breast milk at risk of […]
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What’s the state of solar power in Michigan?
*You can always find past Michigan Climate News stories and subscribe to new ones on Bulletin, and you can keep up with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Got an idea for a Michigan climate story? Pitch us here.* BY NINA IGNACZAK Last week, the Biden Administration announced its plan to produce 45% of the […]