Michigan has enacted the toughest regulations to curb lead in drinking water, mandating the replacement of all lead service lines by 2041, enhanced water testing, and stricter lead limits to mitigate lead exposure in Michigan water.
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What we’re reading: The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy scandal, plus a solar future in flux
The lawsuit alleges extravagant purchases with conservancy funds and a 12-year conspiracy involving former CFO William Smith, his family and the best man at his wedding.
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Detroit Islamic center offers free mental health services to anyone in need
Mental healthcare carries a stigma in the Muslim American community. This program aims to provide services to those in need.
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High E. coli levels at Belle Isle Beach reveal weaknesses in state’s testing program
Communication and delayed testing results kept Belle Isle Beach open despite high E. coli levels.
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Metro Detroiters open up about the emotional impacts of DTE Energy power shut-offs
Detroit residents gather for a “collective imagining” of what community-owned power could look like.
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How do the recycling programs in Michigan stack up? We asked a state expert.
For a broader perspective on how Michigan recycling systems compare with national statistics, we contacted a market development recycling specialist.
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‘Green burials’ grow in popularity as alternatives to traditional funerals
For those looking to reduce their carbon footprints even in death, green options, though still relatively rare, are available in Michigan.
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Planet Detroit’s guide to using the Air Quality Index
With growing concerns over wildfire smoke and widespread access to air quality monitoring via smartphones, more people are becoming aware of the Air Quality Index, or AQI. This measure of pollution risk may be especially useful in Detroit, which has been affected by smoke from Canadian wildfires and received and ‘F’ for air quality in […]
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Stories of 2 Black vegans (and a spouse) navigating a meat-free lifestyle in Detroit
Black people are more than twice as likely to embrace a vegan lifestyle, despite inequitable food access. Here are three stories of vegan Detroiters.
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What Trump and Project 2025 could mean for Michigan’s environment
The conservative plan to radically transform the federal government could hurt Michigan’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions and clean up PFAS pollution.