The rapid expansion of AI is driving increased electricity demand from data centers, threatening to undermine climate goals.
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Detroit solar plan meets pushback in City Council
Detroit councilmembers raise questions over plan for solar fields and criticize DTE Energy’s opposition to community solar.
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Flood watch issued for Detroit through Wednesday night
Remnants of Hurricane Beryl could bring up to 4 inches of rain to Southeast Michigan.
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Detroit sees off-the-charts air pollution following the 4th of July fireworks
Stagnant air leads to lingering air quality issues on Friday morning. Meteorologists expect the air to clear slowly through the weekend.
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This SCOTUS decision may make it harder to protect Michigan air and water
The Chevron decision could jeopardize federal policies addressing PFAS pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
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What we’re reading: Detroit Riverfront Conservancy news, Highland Park settlement, PFAS cleanup
The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy terminated former CEO Mark Wallace amid the $40 million embezzlement scandal by CFO William Smith.
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Michigan data center legislation halted, for now
Bill critics say data centers would derail Michigan’s climate goals and drain its groundwater resources.
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Climate change got a question in the presidential debate. It didn’t get much of an answer
Biden pointed to his policies to encourage clean energy technologies. Trump gave an incoherent nonanswer.
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Cristo Rey students create cookbook from urban garden harvest
A student environmental justice club has crafted a culturally diverse cookbook with 100 recipes inspired by the Cadillac Urban Garden’s fresh produce.
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How to test your drinking water for PFAS in Metro Detroit
PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” have been detected in various water supplies in Metro Detroit, raising concerns and leading to the need for private water testing to ensure the safety of drinking water.