As Michigan faces increasingly frequent extreme weather, emergency response from state and federal agencies is more important than ever, says the Sierra Club’s Elayne Coleman.
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VOICES: Pope Francis’ climate legacy: Can Pope Leo XIV carry the torch?
As Pope Leo XIV steps into his role, young people are eager to see if he will continue Pope Francis’ legacy on climate action, writes the Rev. Gary R. Wright, parish priest at Saints Peter and Paul Jesuit Church in Detroit
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Michigan lawmakers push for polluter pay legislation: ‘The idea is to require better cleanups’
Polluter pay legislation passed the state Senate last year but was lost amid a tumultuous and early end to the Michigan legislature’s lame duck session in December.
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Banana peels to coasters: Is this the future of food waste?
At Michigan Central’s Newlab, EcoSphere Organics is pioneering biodegradable materials from food waste, while apps like Flashfood and Food Rescue US are tackling food surplus by connecting it to those in need.
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GUIDE: How Michigan’s new universal lead testing law affects your child
Michigan’s new rules require doctors to test all children for lead exposure at key ages.
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Can Michigan fix its food waste problem with composting?
In Detroit’s Riverbend neighborhood, Sanctuary Farms and Midtown Composting & Recycling Co. are pioneering efforts to transform food waste into nutrient-rich soil, empowering communities to embrace sustainable practices. Across Michigan, similar initiatives are emerging, as cities and schools launch programs to divert food scraps and reduce landfill reliance.
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House proposal threatens solar tax credits. Install now, experts say.
With federal solar tax credits on the chopping block, millions face losing access to affordable solar power, threatening a sharp decline in residential solar capacity.
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Rotting food, rising heat: How Michigan’s landfills help drive methane pollution
Michigan ranks 8th in the nation for landfilled food waste, contributing to climate-warming methane emissions. A 2023 law now requires counties to develop organic material recovery plans, aiming to curb this environmental impact.
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Michigan biodigester bills raise water pollution concerns: ‘Health and tourism disaster’
Environmental advocates in Michigan are raising alarms over proposed legislation that could deregulate digestate, a biogas byproduct, citing risks of groundwater contamination and legal violations.
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VOICES: Michigan is the first state to require water filters in schools. Let’s make sure it’s done right.
Michigan leads the nation by mandating lead-removing filters in school drinking water, empowering families to scrutinize their school’s Drinking Water Management Plan.