The payback period for solar panels has dropped to approximately 10 years across the U.S., says the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association’s Lexi Crilley.
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State allowed Saline data center construction before final air quality permit approval
The waiver wasn’t ultimately needed, says data center developer Related Digital.
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Now Hiring: Two paid internships at Planet Detroit
Planet Detroit is hiring two paid summer interns — one for water education and outreach in Oakland County, and one for community engagement journalism in Detroit.
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Court finalizes $100 million judgment against DTE Energy for Zug Island air pollution
This story was produced with support of Internews’ Earth Journalism Network.DTE Energy and three of its subsidiaries must pay $100 million for Clean Air Act violations at EES Coke Battery on Zug Island within 90 days, according to a final judgment entered in federal court Tuesday. The facility must come into compliance with the Clean […]
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Judge denies Saline Township resident’s move to intervene in data center settlement
Washtenaw County judge finds resident Kathryn Haushalter’s motion to intervene in settlement came too late and would only apply to an open case.
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Trump EPA loosens coal emissions standards
Limits on mercury and other toxic emissions were first put in place by the Obama administration, which cut mercury pollution by roughly 90%. The Biden administration tightened them further.
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Winter blues got you down? The solution might just be at your local Detroit park.
Detroit’s harsh winters bring more than just cold; they cast a shadow over residents’ mental health. With up to 40% of Michiganders experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder, local groups like the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy and Friends of Rouge Park are stepping up.
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Trump’s abandonment of greenhouse gas rules will add to Detroit pollution: Former EPA staffer
Ozone pollution can cause respiratory problems and increase the frequency of asthma attacks, while PM2.5 is linked to cardiopulmonary problems and premature death.
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Michigan environmental news roundup: EPA reportedly plans rollback of air standards for coal power plants
⚡ Coal plant survival? Consumer’s Energy planned to close the J.H. Campbell coal-fired power plant in West Olive, Michigan by May 31, 2025, yet it remains open due to emergency 90-day orders from the Trump administration. The latest was issued Feb. 17. The cost to keep Campbell open will be shared among customers in the Midwest electric […]
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DTE Energy secures $242 million electric rate increase: How much bills rise next month
In August, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed testimony asking the MPSC to approve an increase of $158.4 million, a roughly 72% reduction of DTE’s request that would have represented a 2.5% jump in the average utility customer’s bill.