In the wake of the Southwest Detroit flood, city officials project a six-week timeline to restore homes. ‘It’s sad,’ says Elvin Nolasco, whose parents are staying in a hotel.
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What we’re reading: Detroit flood victims face waiver dilemma for city-funded repairs
Detroit residents impacted by last week’s water main break flood were asked to sign a liability waiver before receiving city-funded repairs, raising concerns and skepticism. Meanwhile, General Motors is investing $400,000 in Detroit-based Matrix Human Services to launch a pilot workforce program training 40 Detroiters for clean energy and EV industry jobs.
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What climate change means for bird flu — and the soaring price of eggs
This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. By FRIDA GARZA and ZOYA TEIRSTEINGrist Buying eggs at the grocery store has become a major headache for U.S. consumers, with the average price of a dozen large eggs in a typical American city reaching $4.95 last month. Since the start […]
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Can Michigan finally silence its highways? Lawmakers push for noise abatement funding
By FINN MILLS Capital News Service LANSING — A new House bill could help reduce traffic noise from Michigan highways. The proposal from Rep. Ron Robinson, R-Utica, would provide state money for noise abatement projects, the first boost in over 17 years. Noise abatement measures used in the past include the addition of walls and […]
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Biosolids use by Michigan farmers sparks PFAS fears
By RUTH THORNTON Capital News Service LANSING – A common practice by farmers to fertilize their fields may be spreading PFAS — forever chemicals — into new areas and into the food supply. Biosolids are nutrient-rich organic materials derived from the treatment of sewage sludge from wastewater treatment plants that are applied as fertilizer. They […]
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‘Valentine’s Day Massacre’ hits Michigan’s federal workers
Federal workers in Michigan faced layoffs during the “Valentine’s Day Massacre” under the Trump administration’s push to downsize the government, impacting at least 60 Forest Service and 14 Fish and Wildlife Service employees.
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Café y Chisme #3: Gabriela Santiago-Romero tackles climate change, puts community first in southwest Detroit
Detroit Councilmember Gabriela Santiago-Romero is committed to tackling climate change and advancing environmental policy, driven by her upbringing in poverty and the lessons from her teachers on the significance of advocating for power at all levels of government.
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MAP: Where did Michigan’s climate and infrastructure money go?
The Inflation Reduction Act and bipartisan infrastructure law promise $700 billion for climate and infrastructure, but the Trump administration’s freeze on federal funding casts uncertainty on these initiatives.
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Detroit water main rupture response continues
Replacement pipe segment on-site; damage claims process now available.
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EPA reverses some layoffs at Chicago’s Region 5 office
EPA layoffs drive a surge in union support as workers fear more firings.