Michigan utilities DTE and Consumers Energy face backlash for executive bonuses amid ongoing outages, while US Steel’s potential takeover sparks environmental and health concerns, and Flint’s lead crisis and low teacher expectations impact students’ academic performance.
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Could a Kamala Harris presidency spark federal action on drinking water affordability?
Monica Lewis-Patrick, President of We the People of Detroit, calls for federal action on water rights. Despite funding gaps, Sen. Kamala Harris introduced the 2019 Water Justice Act, proposing $10 billion to assist low-income households.
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Arab American and Muslim voters in Detroit weigh Gaza and climate in presidential race
Arab American and Muslim voters in Detroit feel betrayed by the Biden-Harris administration’s support for the Israeli military, struggling to reconcile their pro-climate agenda with concerns about Gaza.
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Radioactive waste, renewable energy weigh on race that could decide control of the Michigan House
Incumbent Reggie Miller is campaigning to block radioactive waste from being sent to Michigan, while her opponent Dale Biniecki is focusing on opposing Michigan’s renewable energy package, which gives the state the final say on large renewable energy developments.
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AI platform by University of Michigan raises environmental concerns
The University of Michigan pioneers a campus-wide AI platform, yet officials remain uncertain about its environmental impact.
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How Michiganders can help people affected by hurricanes
Organizations in Michigan have been sending people to assist with relief efforts for Hurricane Milton an Helene, while the Red Cross and other reputable organizations recommend donating money to help those affected by the hurricanes.
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Harris rips Trump for his criticism of federal storm response and calls for ‘dignity’
By ISABELLA VOLMERT, DARLENE SUPERVILLE and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris and the White House criticized Donald Trump for his attacks on the federal response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton and suggested he was wrongly trying to turn the deadly storms to his political advantage. Attending a town […]
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Community swap in Dearborn offers new life to clothes and books
Afeefeh Seblini hosts clothing and book swaps in Dearborn, Michigan, to promote climate responsibility and community building, with a goal of normalizing the exchange of unwanted items and extending their lifespan.
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Wayne Disposal’s permit renewal a potential flashpoint in Michiganders’ fight to stop radioactive waste
Around 80 Belleville residents gathered Tuesday to discuss ways to block radioactive waste from entering their community, focusing the discussion on an upcoming permit renewal for the facility receiving the hazardous material. In August, the Detroit Free Press reported that radioactive waste shipments from the Manhattan Project would be sent from the Niagara Falls Storage […]
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Michigan among top 10 landfill methane polluters
A new interactive map from the Environmental Defense Fund reveals that Michigan is one of the top 10 states contributing to methane pollution from landfills. EDF’s map, which combines satellite and advanced monitoring data, paints a stark picture. In 2021, the EPA estimated that landfills across the country emitted about 3.7 million metric tons of […]