Smoke from Canadian wildfires impacts air quality across the Midwest, with PM2.5 as the main pollutant, affecting vulnerable groups. Over 27,000 Canadians have been evacuated, and the smoke has even reached Europe.
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Consumers Energy files $436 million rate hike request: Customer advocate says it’s ‘slap in the face’
Consumers Energy says increase will improve reliability, while advocacy group says the utility needs to focus on maintenance rather than expensive infrastructure upgrades.
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Wyandotte cut fluoride from its water. Here’s what residents should know.
Drinking water that lacks fluoride requires more vigilance from parents and other residents to safeguard oral health, expert says.
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Air quality alert for Upper Peninsula as Canadian wildfires reach ‘absolutely critical’ phase
An air quality advisory for the Upper Peninsula’s 15 counties runs through Tuesday and will be reassessed, says Michigan’s environmental regulator.
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Line 5 environmental impacts include major construction around Straits of Mackinac: Army Corps
The proposed underground tunnel for Enbridge’s aging Line 5 pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac could disrupt wetlands and bat habitats, yet it promises to prevent catastrophic oil spills from boat anchor strikes.
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Detroit lawmaker calls out DTE Energy’s rates, reliability ahead of MPSC town hall
Detroiters face mounting challenges as high energy bills and power outages strain their finances. State Rep. Donavan McKinney advocates for legislation to curb utilities’ political influence and urges the MPSC to prioritize ratepayer voices in decision-making processes.
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How Dazmonique Carr works to improve Detroit’s food access, one produce box at a time
Dazmonique Carr’s mission of prioritizing sustainable and equitable food systems includes partnerships with BIPOC-owned farms across Michigan.
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Wildfire smoke from Canadian blazes threatens Detroit air quality
Michigan issues air quality advisory due to smoke from wildfires in Canada’s Manitoba province, where 17,000 people are under evacuation orders.
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What we’re reading: EPA plan would scrap greenhouse gas limits on power plants
EPA plan would remove greenhouse gas limits on power plants. The cancellation of Moderna’s $600M vaccine contract raises concerns about bird flu pandemic preparedness. Detroit’s parks climb in national rankings despite funding challenges. Research shows Great Lakes temperature extremes have intensified.
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El Paso workshop guides reporters who tell immigration stories
In El Paso, journalists at a Poynter Institute workshop explore the importance of careful storytelling when reporting on immigration.