For the past ten years, The Michigan Press Association has awarded public servants that strive to promote and protect transparency in government. This year, we are sad to report that there are no Sunshine Awards being given.
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Grixdale Farms nixed for city solar initiative; questions remain for 8 remaining neighborhoods
A memo from community leaders called for more engagement and transparency as Detroiters voiced concerns about property values, blight and the impact of herbicides from the solar power project.
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Detroiters more likely to support local solar power development if they think it reduces energy prices for their community
A new survey reveals the importance of perceived community benefits in garnering public support for urban renewable energy initiatives.
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A $1,700 duplex from the Land Bank is now one of the most energy efficient homes in Detroit
Kendal Kuneman embarked on a $275K journey to transform the house her grandma grew up in. Seven years later, the home is on track to achieve net-zero energy consumption.
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Detroit farmers and growers grapple with a changing climate
Last Tuesday in Detroit reached 73 F, breaking the all-time February records going back to the 1800s, according to the National Weather Service.
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City plans AB Ford Park walk-through amid soil, tree removal concerns
According to city documents, the soil contamination, which included lead and arsenic, were uncovered during environmental testing required for the demolition of the former Lenox Community Center.
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Remembering the 1932 Ford Hunger March: Detroit park honors labor and environmental history
A legacy of historic labor protests intertwines with ongoing environmental activism, offering a reflection on resilience, community struggles and the quest for social justice.
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It’s ozone season in Michigan, and a new report predicts rising air pollution
Ozone season begins March 1 and runs through the end of September. A new analysis predicts more climate-driven air pollution in the years to come.
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The battle against Michigan power outages yields little accountability
A year after a severe ice storm left 700,000 Michigan residents without power, calls for improved reliability and accountability continue.
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‘Pollinator scorecard’ could help solar developers amp up proposals
There are many pollinators in Michigan, including over 460 bee species, and they all have different needs.