Michigan’s decision to repurpose American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding empowers the MI Healthy Climate Fellows to continue their work after Trump administration slashes $400 million from AmeriCorps.
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Belleville hazardous waste expansion proposal met with safety concerns: ‘350,000 residents within 10-mile radius’
Wayne Disposal makes headlines for bringing in Manhattan Project nuclear waste, raising concerns about impacts to waterways and public health.
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Stellantis project in western Wayne County could worsen Lower River Rouge flooding: Conservationists
Destruction of more of the region’s scarce wetlands for a Stellantis auto parts hub in Van Buren Township may imperil wildlife and exacerbate flooding.
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What we’re reading: Drinking water runs yellow from some Detroit faucets
Severe storms left over 33,000 without power in Southeast Michigan Tuesday. DTE Energy names Joi Harris as its first female CEO.
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DTE, Consumers could influence utility regulator appointment, advocacy groups warn
Environmental and ratepayer advocacy groups say Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s expected decision not to reappoint Commissioner Alessandra Carreon is a setback for renewable energy and public engagement.
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Chandler Park’s Danny Dolley leads charge for healthier communities, cleaner watersheds
Danny Dolley, a lifelong Detroiter, is driving change in Chandler Park with initiatives like bike tours, community gardens, and flood preparedness.
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Detroit food rescue partnership kicks off with 617,000 pounds of produce in 2 months
Sharing Excess, a Philadelphia-based organization that redistributes surplus food, and West Bloomfield Township-based Metro Food Rescue are collaborating to rescue up to an estimated 5 million pounds of fruits and vegetables annually for people in need. The two nonprofits headquartered in a Delray warehouse where they will sort and repack surplus produce rescued from vendors […]
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Detroit roasts as heat index reaches 104 degrees: When will temps fall?
Detroit’s heat index was projected to reach 104 degrees over the course of Monday. The heat index measures what the temperature feels like to the human body when relative humidity is combined with the air temperature.
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Detroit cooling centers open for residents during heat wave
As temperatures soar into the 90s, Detroit’s recreation centers and libraries offer cooling spaces for residents.
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VOICES: Environmental spending cuts threaten Detroit River cleanup momentum
The restoration of Sugar Island at Lake Erie’s mouth showcases the vital role of collaboration between local, state, and federal partners on environmental protection, says Friends of the Detroit River Executive Director Tricia Blicharski.