Detroit vs. Everybody and We the People of Detroit have teamed up to launch a campaign to highlight water affordability and push for policy change, featuring a limited-edition t-shirt and a pledge to safeguard water rights and stop water shutoffs.
What we’re reading: Detroit solar rush, $347M flood funds, Line 5 tunnel challenges, and Michigan winters warming
Detroit City Council is expediting a solar field project ahead of Trump’s inauguration, while Michigan secures $347M in federal grants for flood recovery and prevention, and the state advocates for modernized building codes despite industry pushback.
Sierra Club’s EPA lawsuit over Detroit air quality continues
The Sierra Club is contesting the EPA’s decision to reclassify Detroit as meeting federal ozone standards, arguing it overlooks local pollution and endangers residents’ health.
Public comment open for potential solar development on state forest land near Gaylord
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ plan to lease over 400 acres in Gaylord for solar development has ignited debate and demands for transparency from legislators and environmental advocates.
Resources for parents of children with asthma
Do you have a sick child? Here’s how to know if you should send them to school.
Detroit kids with asthma face absenteeism, but help is within reach
Detroit’s chronic absenteeism is alarmingly high, with asthma as a major factor. Many children lack proper asthma treatment, resulting in missed school and hospital visits.
Detroit River cleanup spotlighted in Michigan’s 2024 Great Lakes report
Michigan’s 2024 State of the Great Lakes report underscores efforts to enhance water quality and ecosystem health in the Detroit River. This includes monitoring toxic PFAS chemicals, phosphorus, and bacteria, and implementing strategies to curb phosphorus runoff causing harmful algal blooms in western Lake Erie.
Whitmer signs data center bill, utility regulator worries about stranded assets
Governor Whitmer has signed a use tax exemption for large data centers in Michigan, potentially attracting wealthy companies to the state. Environmental advocates warn that the high water and energy demands of these facilities could undermine state climate goals and raise residents’ utility bills.
Why is Los Angeles is burning in January?
The Eaton fire in Los Angeles has scorched over 10,000 acres, threatening historic sites and destroying over 1,000 structures, while the Palisades Fire has claimed two lives and destroyed more than 1,000 structures, marking it as one of the most destructive in the nation.
What we’re reading: Solar showdown, recycling crisis, and power struggles
Michigan is grappling with environmental challenges, from leasing state land for solar projects to inadequate recycling, the uncertain future of Great Lakes’ ice cover, and the contentious Line 5 pipeline debate.