President Donald Trump will mark his first 100 days in office with a rally in Macomb County, Michigan, and will also travel to Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral, his first foreign trip in his second term.
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What we’re reading: Ontario fire sends smoke into metro Detroit
Smoke from an Ontario marsh fire drifts into the area, while Michigan lawmakers push to ban political donations from major utilities. DTE Energy faces criticism for enforcing cash-only bill payments on thousands of customers.
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Michigan water affordability bills reintroduced in bipartisan push: ‘Moral imperative’
Legislation to cap water bills for low-income Michigan households is reintroduced in the state Senate with bipartisan support, aims to establish a statewide water affordability program.
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Climate is adding to Detroit air quality problems: American Lung Association
Detroit’s failing air quality grade in the American Lung Association’s State of the Air Report highlights the impact of climate change and wildfire smoke, as over 77 million people nationwide face unhealthy PM 2.5 pollution spikes.
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Giant sequoias take root on Detroit’s east side on Earth Day
Detroit’s Giant Sequoia Filter Forest initiative empowers communities by transforming vacant lots into urban forests, tackling blight, enhancing air quality, and safeguarding sequoias from wildfire threats.
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Toxic tour in Southwest Detroit: Cristo Rey students explore environmental justice through art
Students tour Southwest Detroit, Ecorse, and River Rouge with environmental activist to document and analyze challenges that include pollution from industrial sources like Marathon Petroleum Corp. and U.S. Steel.
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Café y Chisme No. 5: How Andrea Meza amplifies Detroit’s community voices
Andrea Meza, a journalist and caseworker, is reclaiming narratives in Detroit by spotlighting water infrastructure failures and the cultural richness of lowrider communities. Her work advocates for inclusive journalism that truly reflects the voices of the community.
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Are Trump’s policies draining America’s wetlands?
Communities face real consequences as the federal government rolls back protections for wetlands, halts water infrastructure investments, and retreats from environmental enforcement, impacting their health and resilience.
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Schools and farmers left scrambling after USDA axes $100 million program
The USDA’s cancellation of the Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program funding, aimed at supplying schools with fresh produce and agricultural education, follows President Trump’s executive order targeting ‘radical’ and ‘wasteful’ DEI initiatives.
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Detroit students cut cafeteria waste with stainless steel sporks—thanks to We ReUse
This Earth Week, Detroit students are reducing cafeteria waste thanks to nearly 200 stainless steel sporks donated by We ReUse, promoting sustainable practices at GESU Catholic School.