Ann Arbor’s Sustainable Energy Utility, backed by voters, aims to empower residents and businesses with solar, battery storage, and geothermal energy access, eliminating upfront costs while staying linked to DTE’s grid.
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Michigan drinking water expert ousted from EPA council: A warning to whistleblowers?
The dismissal of Elin Betanzo from the National Drinking Water Advisory Council by the EPA has sparked concerns about retaliation against those advocating for science-based policies. Her removal follows a seven-month investigation into her signing of a letter criticizing Trump-era environmental rollbacks, highlighting the challenges faced by experts prioritizing community health and transparency.
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Will Trump’s weaker air standards put your health at risk?
Environmental health advocates and U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib warn that the Trump administration’s rollback of PM 2.5 air quality standards could exacerbate health risks in already burdened communities like Detroit.
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Climate work continues in Michigan: SEMCOG advances plan for Metro Detroit
Sixty-four percent of Southeast Michigan’s greenhouse gas emissions are from residential and industrial buildings, according to a Southeast Michigan Council of Governments climate report.
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Planet Detroit neighborhood reporting lab applications now open
Planet Detroit is launching applications for the 2026 Neighborhood Reporting Lab, marking our third year of training and publishing community reporters across Metro Detroit. The Neighborhood Reporting Lab is a paid, hands-on program for people who want to tell stories about their neighborhoods, with a focus on environmental health, climate and local solutions. Participants receive […]
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Detroit’s water assistance program: Why are eligible households not signing up?
Detroit’s Lifeline H2O program struggles with low enrollment, leaving many residents burdened by water debt. Advocates call for policy changes to include households with existing debt, highlighting the financial strain on vulnerable communities.
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Michigan AG: Oil companies conspire to keep energy bills high
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel takes on oil giants BP, Chevron, Exxon Mobil, Shell, and the American Petroleum Institute in a landmark lawsuit.
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Data center news: Michigan communities prepare for data center-driven water challenges
Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall criticizes state tax credits for AI data centers, argues they expose consumers to financial risk if projects fail.
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Affordability tops concerns at DTE’s Detroit listening session: Resident’s winter heat bill ‘devastating’
Detroiters ask how DTE’s long-term power plan will affect their bills and raise concerns over power outages.
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What we’re reading: Frostbite possible within minutes as brutal arctic air hits Michigan
Lower Peninsula wind chills could plunge to minus 15 to minus 20 degrees Friday through Saturday.