EES Coke Battery on Zug Island switched to coke oven gas as its exclusive fuel source after damage to the facility was discovered around 2011 and 2012, according to federal court testimony.
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How to make fall bird migration safer in Metro Detroit
As millions of birds traverse Metro Detroit each fall, simple measures such as reducing unnecessary lighting and securing windows can significantly mitigate urban threats to their migration.
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Is your brand ready to go green with Planet Detroit?
Planet Detroit’s Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide empowers businesses to connect with eco-conscious Metro Detroiters, offering a platform to promote green values during the peak shopping season.
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Got a sustainable gift idea for 2025? Planet Detroit is listening
Planet Detroit is empowering local makers and small businesses by curating a sustainable holiday gift guide, spotlighting eco-friendly and socially responsible products and services.
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Planet Detroit honored with Sierra Club Michigan journalism award
Planet Detroit, honored with the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter’s Environmental Journalism Award, highlights the power of independent journalism in advocating for communities facing pollution. Meanwhile, Dr. Dolores Leonard’s recognition as the 2025 Jane Elder Environmentalist of the Year underscores her leadership in the 48217 community’s fight for environmental justice.
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EES Coke Battery exec: Pollution controls cost more than Zug Island facility is worth
EES Coke Battery’s net worth is about $135 million to $155 million, executive vice president testifies Thursday.
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$1 billion data center plan hits roadblock in Howell Township
Planning commission vote follows a seven-hour public meeting and outpouring of resident concern over impacts to water resources and energy prices.
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What we’re reading: Detroit’s east side grapples with sewer odors during pipe work
The Oakland Macomb Interceptor Drain district says the odors are temporary and result from necessary flow diversions during sewer rehabilitation work.
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Gordie Howe bridge poised to open as US-Canada truck traffic slows: Low-income Detroiters decide whether to stay or go
The Gordie Howe International Bridge, set to link Detroit and Windsor, promises to boost trade and ease traffic. Yet it also stirs worries about pollution, local community disruption, and the impact of ongoing trade tensions.
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Attorneys sketch out Saline Township’s options in data center fight
Threat of monetary damages adds to risk for rural township fighting data center.