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Climate change got a question in the presidential debate. It didn’t get much of an answer

Avatar photo by Grist July 1, 2024July 4, 2024

Biden pointed to his policies to encourage clean energy technologies. Trump gave an incoherent nonanswer.

Posted inCommunity

Cristo Rey students create cookbook from urban garden harvest

Avatar photo by Estefania Arellano-Bermudez June 26, 2024July 4, 2024

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

Avatar photo by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak June 26, 2024February 8, 2025

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.

PFAS in Metro Detroit's fish
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Metro Detroit’s water, air, and food under PFAS threat

Avatar photo by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak June 26, 2024February 8, 2025

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

Avatar photo by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak June 26, 2024February 8, 2025

PFAS contaminants found in 59 southeast Michigan water systems may exceed new federal guidelines, with cleanup costs potentially substantial.

Four people stand near a podium in a neighborhood making remarks about Detroit solar power
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Three Detroit neighborhoods selected to host solar fields

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt June 24, 2024June 24, 2024

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

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt June 20, 2024June 20, 2024

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

Avatar photo by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak June 20, 2024June 21, 2024

A recording of our live webinar on summer in Southeast Michigan– extended heat waves, high-intensity rainstorms and worsening air quality.

Posted inCommunity

Why Friends of the Detroit River’s volunteers are key to its success

Avatar photo by Brady McKillop June 20, 2024July 7, 2024

Volunteers with Friends of the Detroit River have a long history with the organization and a love of the river.

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Woodbridge textile artist launches new community space: Secret Garden Art Cafe

Avatar photo by Sarah Sparkman June 20, 2024September 12, 2024

Raffa Reuther transformed their historical home into a pop-up community space offering adults low-stakes creative experiences.

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