New requirements to consider cumulative impacts in hazardous waste facility licensing could represent a major shift in state permitting practices.
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A Planet Detroit guide to understanding weather and climate
Planet Detroit answers some common questions about the differences between climate and weather, how the two are connected and what climate change will mean for Michigan and the Great Lakes.
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What we’re reading: Over 365,000 Michiganders lose power during one of summer’s hottest weeks.
Severe storms took down trees and power lines across southern Michigan, leaving one hospital to rely on generator power.
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Eastside Detroit nonprofit embraces affordable EV rentals
Detroit’s Eastside Community Network is pioneering an affordable EV carsharing program, empowering residents with sustainable transportation options in underserved neighborhoods.
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Why is radioactive waste from the Manhattan Project coming to Michigan?
Lawmakers zeroed in on the low-cost of dumping in Michigan and weak oversight as causes for the state’s ongoing issues with toxic waste.
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Federal judge rolls back key civil rights protections in Louisiana’s ‘sacrifice zones’
A federal judge in Louisiana blocks agencies from pursuing enforcement actions based on “disparate impacts.”
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Oil and gas lobbying reaches $72 million in first half of 2024
The oil and gas industry is on track to exceed last year’s expenditures, which totaled $137 million after adjustment for inflation, and is the fifth-highest lobbying industry of the year.
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A vexing to-do list for Gretchen Whitmer
by Anna Clark, ProPublica Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Reporting Highlights Unfinished Agenda: Time is running out for Michigan’s popular governor, Gretchen Whitmer, to follow through on some key campaign promises. Democratic Control: It’s unclear if Whitmer will take up certain causes she campaigned […]
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Detroit tree cleanup program halfway done. Thousands still need help
The city has serviced 1,124 trees under the program and expects to complete 525 more by the end of this year. Approximately 1,851 homeowners will still need help in 2025.
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Are Virginia’s power-hungry data centers a warning for Michigan?
As Michigan considers tax breaks for data centers, Virginia environmental advocates warn data centers could kill state climate goals while thousands of generators may cause a spike in air pollution.