The Michigan Justice40 Accelerator aims to help community-based organizations in Michigan access federal funding for clean energy and climate-related projects.
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EPA has lowered the screening level for lead in soil – here’s what that could mean for households in Detroit
This more protective lower number reflects current understanding of soil as a significance source of lead exposure for children.
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Don’t sweat it: Saving money during DTE peak hours
Stay cool without breaking the bank: Here’s what you need to know about DTE peak hours during a heat wave.
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Dams may power a stop to harmful algal blooms in urban lakes, expert says
Lakes near Ypsilanti have struggled for decades with phosphorus pollution that spurs the growth of algal blooms.
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Detroit heat wave could be the worst in 20 years
High overnight temperatures and poor air quality could increase health risk.
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Detroit deaf and hard of hearing kids have a role in climate resilience
Detroit’s climate resilience plans now include deaf kids, thanks to the advocacy of dedicated moms promoting inclusion and equity.
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Would $10 million in fines push DTE to improve reliability?
Advocates say plan to improve Michigan energy reliability with fines and incentives may not be enough to influence utilities.
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What we’re reading: What do fish flies do?
Michiganders will see hundreds of thousands of mayflies as mating season nears. Once emerged, they spend their entire adult lives — about two days — finding a mate.
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Wastewater surveillance reveals pathogens in Detroit’s population, helping monitor and predict disease outbreaks since 2017
Municipal wastewater contains viruses and other pathogens excreted by anyone with an infection, even at the early stages before symptoms develop.
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Beaver Island takes early steps to test wave energy in its waters
Wave energy converters use the movement of the water to generate electricity. A research team from the University of Michigan will spend the next couple years developing a prototype to install in the waters off the island.