DTE Energy’s $100,000 donation to House Speaker Joe Tate has raised concerns about corporate influence in Michigan politics, while Ann Arbor’s Bryant neighborhood is set to become the nation’s first carbon-neutral community with a $3.1 million grant from the Michigan Public Service Commission.
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Can Dems pass pollution cleanup bills before it’s too late?
The Michigan Senate passed a pollution cleanup package Friday. The bills are pared-down versions of earlier ‘polluter pay’ bills. But backers say they could still improve pollution cleanups and provide greater transparency for contaminated sites.
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$4M boost for University of Michigan’s environmental justice hub
The University of Michigan has secured a $4 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to create the Environmental Justice + Humanities Hub, merging humanities into environmental justice education to tackle disparities in clean air, water, and resources access.
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Air pollution could be sabotaging your IVF success, study reveals
New research reveals that air pollution impacts IVF success, with higher pollutant levels decreasing egg survival and fertilization rates.
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$3.2M federal grant aids Southwest Detroit nonprofit in replacing diesel trucks with cleaner options
Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision received a $3.2 million federal grant to replace 57 diesel trucks and a tugboat with cleaner options, cutting diesel emissions and enhancing air quality in the community.
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Community drive to restore Ecorse Creek watershed picks up pace
The initiative aims to enhance water quality, mitigate flooding and restore habitats, with priority sites chosen based on climate and economic justice.
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Michigan Senate approves data center tax breaks that environmental advocates say will kill the state climate plan
The Michigan Senate has approved tax breaks for large data centers run by tech giants like Google and Microsoft, amid worries over environmental impact and rising utility rates.
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Kalamazoo chooses utility-scale solar projects to reach carbon neutrality by 2040
Kalamazoo, Michigan, has partnered with Consumers Energy to power city buildings with solar energy, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2040. Grand Rapids, Milwaukee, and Muskegon have also joined the utility’s solar program.
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Michigan carbon capture bills advance over objections from environmental groups
Michigan lawmakers have advanced carbon capture utilization and storage legislation to the Senate floor, despite concerns from environmental groups about the lack of adequate environmental protections.
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Climate change puts oak trees in Great Lakes at risk
The mighty oak in the Great Lakes region faces threats from climate change, with rising temperatures, severe rainstorms, and increased vulnerability to pests and diseases.