Resist demonizing the ‘other’ side. Moor Studio/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images Arash Javanbakht, Wayne State University Instead of excitement about the upcoming election, many of my patients and friends – regardless of political affiliation – report they’re terrified at the thought of the “other side” winning. Democrats tell me they fear Donald Trump will end […]
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Harris and Walz show their support for organized labor with appearance at Detroit union hall
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE, JOEY CAPPELLETTI and SEUNG MIN KIM Associated PressWAYNE, Mich. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, played up their support for organized labor at a Detroit-area union hall on Thursday, with the Democratic nominee saying “we’re all in this together” as the new ticket lavishes […]
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How Detroit bee populations are reviving vacant lots — and fighting climate change
How Detroit Hives is helping Detroit fight climate change through pollination.
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What’s that smell? Southwest Detroiters search for the source of pollution
In the middle of the night, Hubbard Farms resident Elizabeth Luther woke up to a foul odor that smelled like “extremely concentrated natural gas.” Once morning came, she took to the neighborhood’s listserv to see if anyone else smelled the “terrible odor” on the morning of July 19 around 2:45 am. “If it’s in the […]
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What we’re reading: Lake Erie is still toxic ten years after Toledo water advisory
Warren incinerates sludge, Metro Detroit floods and Windsor gets a new national park
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Advocates optimistic Harris could champion environmental justice
Michigan advocates say Kamala Harris could be an environmental justice champion.
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Detroit organizers demand a public hearing ahead of DTE’s latest proposed rate hike
DTE asked for a $456 million revenue hike just four months after state regulators approved $368 million.
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What we’re reading: Michigan’s landfills lead on methane
The lawsuit alleges extravagant purchases with conservancy funds and a 12-year conspiracy involving former CFO William Smith, his family and the best man at his wedding.
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Planet Detroit’s environmental voter guide to the 2024 Michigan primary election
What environmental voters need to know about how to vote in the Michigan primary and the important races and initiatives on the ballot.
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City council approves first phase of Detroit solar farms plan
Council President Sheffield voices concern over ‘imminent’ legal action against the plan and DTE’s involvement as a developer.