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.
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‘Hiding donors’: Attorney says Michigan anti-renewable ballot effort may have broken campaign finance law
Attorney says dark money donation similar to ‘Unlock Michigan’ charges.
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With its new tailpipe rules, the EPA eyes an electric future
Should the new regulation survive inevitable legal challenges, it will prevent more than 7 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions over the next 30 years, according to the EPA.
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Metro Detroit science teachers bring climate into the classroom
Connecting students’ experience of local disasters and personal solutions underpins climate education.
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Preserving Metro Detroit’s Arab culture and identity through a garden and a seed swap
The Arab American National Museum’s rooftop garden, cultivates Arab crops and educates on sustainable gardening and environmental care.
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What a warmer winter means for your garden
Rising temperatures, particularly hotter summers and warmer winters, pose challenges to plant health. Understanding these impacts is crucial for gardening in a changing climate.
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Here are the 5 things you need to know about eco-friendly laundry
The Environmental Protection Agency’s “Safer Choice” label and the Environmental Working Group’s ratings guide consumers to eco-friendly laundry detergents. These products are free of harmful chemicals and biodegradable, helping avoid ingredients like PVA and phthalates.
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Detroit urban agriculture leader to head sustainability office, solar efforts
Rushdan will head the mayor’s neighborhood solar initiative as she transitions to a new role leading Detroit’s sustainability efforts.
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Canadian smoke could hit Michigan again this summer
Drought and “zombie fires” raise concerns for the upcoming Canadian wildfire season and its impact on Michigan air quality.