Watershed councils covering the Huron, Rouge and Clinton rivers have created the Rain Catchers Collective to help more residents and municipalities build green infrastructure.
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Bipartisan advocates say it’s time for community solar in Michigan
Legislation has statewide support but faces opposition from DTE and Consumers.
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EGLE launches Michigan Justice40 Accelerator
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.