Steel towns will see some reductions in toxic pollution from new regulations — but not as much as they’d hoped.
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Landfills bake the planet even more than we realized
A landfill is a place of perpetual motion, where mountains of garbage rise in days and crews race to contain the influx of ever more trash. Amid the commotion, an invisible gas often escapes unnoticed, warming the planet and harming our health: methane.
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GLWA’s $138 million flood prevention project sparks outrage in Jefferson Chalmers
The project aims to make regional water infrastructure more resilient and help with flood prevention. However, residents are troubled by the city of Detroit and Great Lakes Water Authority’s slow outreach.
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FAQ: Detroit Food Commons welcomes Black-led co-op grocery store
The Detroit People’s Food Co-op will sell locally grown produce, groceries, baked goods and more under a community-owned model.
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Nessel calls out DTE’s $9 billion plan, warns of $4350 price hike for the average customer
DTE’s “gold plating” is charging customers for unnecessary upgrades, critics say.
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Meet the Black woman leading Detroit’s clean energy charge
At first, Deana Neely hesitated to disclose Detroit Voltage’s status as a Black woman-owned business in a white male-dominated industry. Then, she realized the power in embracing identity.
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EGLE pressured to prioritize public input in decision-making
Rep Tlaib says public comment needs to influence EGLE decision-making, not be ‘performative.’
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Who are today’s climate activists? Dispelling 3 big myths for Earth Month
It’s easy to get caught up in the myths about climate activism, particularly in today’s polarized political environment. So, let’s take a moment to explore the truth about three of the big myths being told about climate activism and the climate movement today.
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‘Absurd’: Michigan AG Nessel intervenes as DTE seeks another rate hike
DTE seeks an additional $450 million annually. The request comes on the heels of a $368 million rate increase approved in December.
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‘Too many questions’: Hazmat proposal raises bridge safety concerns
Industry touts safety benefits as residents voice concerns over a proposal to allow hazardous materials on the Ambassador Bridge.