Advocates concerned that “significant impact levels” could be used to greenlight more projects in the already highly polluted area and say regulators have the tools to do more to protect resident health.
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BASF report says air monitoring not needed at Grosse Ile toxic waste site. Some experts disagree.
State regulators say the air contamination risk at the BASF toxic waste site in Grosse Isle is low. However, independent experts question why the evaluation excluded some of the most toxic contaminants in the soil, arguing that air testing is needed to confirm if a health threat exists.
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Youth spark talks on immigrant rights and air quality in Southwest Detroit
Youth from the Urban Neighborhood Initiatives’ ELITE program engaged in an icebreaker and community forum to discuss air quality and immigrant rights, aiming to foster dialogue between youth and residents.
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What we’re reading: Michigan’s climate goals on track, but can they tackle environmental justice and transit funding?
Perfecting Church in Detroit expands its land holdings with a land swap for solar energy fields, while Michigan leads the nation in clean energy projects, and the state seeks an army of contractors to insulate 15,000 homes.
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Planet Detroit awarded $500,000 grant to boost climate journalism in Michigan
The grant will support local climate reporting focusing on Detroit and Michigan communities.
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‘Missed opportunity’: DTE Energy’s $217 million rate hike exceeds AG’s recommendation
Michigan regulators approved a $217 million electric rate hike for DTE Energy, raising the average customer’s bill by $4.61 monthly, while the company failed to justify certain costs, including a pilot program to bury power lines.
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Trump’s executive orders could cost Michiganders and slow climate action
Environmental advocates say strong opposition is needed to push back on executive orders that could increase energy prices for Michigan residents and cost the state jobs.
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Café y Chisme: Planet Detroit’s Southwest community reporter wants to chat with you!
Welcome to Café y Chisme, where we provide the café, and you provide the chisme. This is a casual event every other Friday with me, Planet Detroit reporter Isabelle Tavares. I aim to speak with Southwest community members about the environmental and public health challenges (and wins!) in our communities. These 45-minute conversations take place […]
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What we’re reading: Detroit church grows land holdings in new solar energy deal with city
Perfecting Church in Detroit expands its land holdings with a land swap for solar energy fields, while Michigan leads the nation in clean energy projects, and the state seeks an army of contractors to insulate 15,000 homes.
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Detroit immigrant community braces for heightened ICE activity under Trump
The return of President Trump and his administration’s focus on mass deportations has heightened anxiety among immigrant communities in Detroit, with local residents seeking to protect their rights and safety during interactions with ICE.