Amy Maxmen October 25, 2024 Bird flu cases have more than doubled in the country within a few weeks, but researchers can’t determine why the spike is happening because surveillance for human infections has been patchy for seven months. Just this week, California reported its 15th infection in dairy workers and Washington state reported seven […]
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Coyotes roaming Michigan
By ANNA ROSSOW Capital News Service LANSING – Some residents across Michigan are becoming more familiar with unexpected visitors roaming the streets. Coyote sightings in residential neighborhoods have become more common due to the canines’ drive for food and quick adaptability skills, experts say. Coyotes prey on rabbits, chipmunks and squirrels, small animals that enter […]
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Francis Grunow on Detroit’s role in our democracy
Francis Grunow, a public policy consultant, emphasizes voting’s role in sustaining democracy and tackling Detroit’s environmental issues, like air quality and green job access.
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Nonprofit tech expert reveals voting priorities in Detroit
Edwin Taylor, a 23-year-old business technician, plans to vote in the upcoming election and believes his vote makes a difference, particularly for the Black community, and is particularly concerned about the environment, clean water, and the lack of funding for schools.
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Ann Arbor voters to decide on sustainable energy utility
Ann Arbor residents will vote in November on a proposal to create an energy utility that would expand rooftop solar, battery storage, and other technologies to cut greenhouse gas emissions and boost reliability.
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VOICES: On the lost opportunities for building a sustainable hydrologic system in Detroit
Mary Wright and her neighbors in Boston Edison face flooding from inadequate sewer drains, as architects and city officials work to address the city’s flooding issues.
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What we’re reading: DTE’s $6k meter shocker, a dip in the Great Lakes
Here’s a weekly behind-the-scenes glimpse at some of the stories we’re following. Have a reading recommendation? Let us know at nina@planetdetroit.org. Great Lakes taking a dip, but don’t panic just yet Despite plunging water levels in Lakes Michigan, Huron, and Superior, experts say it’s still not time to freak out. Drought’s to blame, but water levels […]
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The climate change stakes of the Harris-Trump election
The next administration will be pivotal for advancing climate goals, aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50 to 52 percent from 2005 levels and reach a net-zero emissions economy by 2050.
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VOICES: For jobs and survival, Michigan needs community solar now
Michigan lawmakers are considering Senate Bills 152 and 153 to enable community solar, allowing all residents to access clean, affordable, and reliable energy, regardless of income or housing status, and creating thousands of jobs in the state.
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FACT CHECK: Inactive voters on Michigan’s rolls misrepresented in suggestions of fraud
Michigan’s voter rolls show more registered voters than eligible ones due to inactive voters, but no widespread fraud has been found.