Midnight passage over water. Blushing strawberry moon.A litany of stars reflecting the deep blue story curving into my Black body.I hope to see my mother on the other side. Here is a coffin to mold into a boatto lay inside. So many of us chose freedom. Chose the bottom of the sea. The country thatgives […]
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AQI 200
air quality index 200 and the blessings over wine, spice, and candles are followed by grief ritual dedicated to climate. i, like emergency room nurses detached from loss, felt little registering this new notch cut from the great global tree. only in september did it hit me, my anxiety building until grief became a relief […]
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What we’re reading: Vance ducks climate change science, Michigan residents suffer more severe fall allergies, with climate change to blame
Although there is evidence that EVs generate as many or more jobs than traditional gas-powered vehicles, Donald Trump’s opposition to the EV mandate has resonated with union voters.
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Metro Detroit teen entrepreneur creates sustainable period product brand to reduce waste
17-year-old Saanvi Kalia founded EcoFlo, a website that raises awareness about sustainable menstrual products and sells seamless, breathable, washable period underwear, with the goal of reducing plastic waste and providing an alternative to single-use period products.
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Governor Whitmer discusses environmental justice and Drive SAFE bill during Hispanic Heritage Month
Planet Detroit and El Central freelance journalist Estefania Arellano-Bermudez spoke with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer about environmental justice matters, the Drive SAFE bill, and the influx of Latinos in Michigan, emphasizing the importance of representation and ensuring access to quality education, healthcare, and employment for all residents.
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¿No puede pagar sus facturas de agua o electricidad en Detroit? Estos programas pueden ayudarle
Muchos programas de ayuda se renuevan el 1 de octubre, y los beneficiarios deben actuar con rapidez para evitar perder las prestaciones.
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Film, panel highlight environmental injustices in Southwest Detroit and Dearborn
Patricia Redding and other activists discussed the environmental injustices facing Southwest Detroit, Dearborn, River Rouge, Ecorse and surrounding communities, and called for action to address the pollution and protect the health of the residents.
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VP nominee Vance blasts EVs, immigration at Traverse City rally
This coverage is made possible in part through a partnership between IPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. During a visit to northern Michigan on Wednesday, Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance decried plans to grow the manufacturing and use of electric vehicles in the U.S. — focusing on the auto industry as a […]
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AI’s environmental footprint: How much energy does it take to run ChatGPT?
Gordon Noble, University of Technology Sydney and Fiona Berry, University of Technology Sydney Since the release of ChatGPT in November 2022, the world has seen an incredible surge in investment, development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) applications. According to one estimate, the amount of computational power used for AI is doubling roughly every 100 […]
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Michigan Black mayors urged tax breaks for Silicon Valley data giants in a letter to lawmakers. One problem: Not everyone actually signed it.
The Black Mayors of Michigan sent a letter to lawmakers to pass data center tax breaks, arguing that it would bring investment to their communities and generate property taxes for municipalities and school systems, But some mayors said they don’t support the legislation and did not sign the letter.