The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy terminated former CEO Mark Wallace amid the $40 million embezzlement scandal by CFO William Smith.
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Michigan data center legislation halted, for now
Bill critics say data centers would derail Michigan’s climate goals and drain its groundwater resources.
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Climate change got a question in the presidential debate. It didn’t get much of an answer
Biden pointed to his policies to encourage clean energy technologies. Trump gave an incoherent nonanswer.
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Cristo Rey students create cookbook from urban garden harvest
A student environmental justice club has crafted a culturally diverse cookbook with 100 recipes inspired by the Cadillac Urban Garden’s fresh produce.
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How to test your drinking water for PFAS in Metro Detroit
PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” have been detected in various water supplies in Metro Detroit, raising concerns and leading to the need for private water testing to ensure the safety of drinking water.
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Metro Detroit’s water, air, and food under PFAS threat
PFAS contamination is pervasive in Metro Detroit, impacting drinking water, fish, and consumer products, with elevated PFAS levels detected in fish from the Detroit, Huron, and Rouge rivers.
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PFAS detected in Metro Detroit’s water supplies
PFAS contaminants found in 59 southeast Michigan water systems may exceed new federal guidelines, with cleanup costs potentially substantial.
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Three Detroit neighborhoods selected to host solar fields
DTE slated to develop half of city’s solar projects. Residents in other possible project areas would be given a chance to sell homes.
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Research shows climate change is making nights hotter in metro Detroit
Heat and poor air quality are expected to continue into the weekend, with nights remaining in the 70s.
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Surviving a metro Detroit summer in the climate change era
A recording of our live webinar on summer in Southeast Michigan– extended heat waves, high-intensity rainstorms and worsening air quality.