Michigan lawmakers say new legislation needed to stop out-of-state waste from coming to the state. Residents say they fear the impacts nuclear waste could have on health and the environment.
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What we’re reading: DTE avoids paying customer credits after mass outage
Severe storms took down trees and power lines across southern Michigan, leaving one hospital to rely on generator power.
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A new solution for flood-prone cities? Concrete made from shellfish waste.
With flooding happening more frequently because of climate change, concrete made from shellfish waste acts like a sustainable urban drainage system.
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To cut Black infant mortality, Henry Ford program supports Black moms
The odds are against Black babies who die at three times the rate of white babies in Michigan. This maternal care program aims to change that.
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Michigan advocates hail ‘groundbreaking’ settlement to civil rights complaint over hazardous waste facility
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.”