Activists urge state regulators to enforce stricter emissions controls on Cleveland Cliffs’ Dearborn Works and other polluters, advocating for cleaner technology and cumulative impact assessments.
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What we’re reading: Clark Park revival, water bill help, and fixing Michigan’s lead pipes
How a community revitalized Clark Park, up to $2,000 to help cover water and sewer bills, and $62 million in federal funds is coming to Michigan for lead pipe replacements.
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Wayne County launches 100 air quality monitors across 43 communities
The monitors will provide residents with real-time information about the quality of the air they breathe, officials say.
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Za’Nyia Kelly: A Black environmentalist you should know
Kelly credits the “passionate Black adults” she grew up with for laying the foundation for her career in sustainability.
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Michigan green amendment would make clean air and water a right
Advocate says amendment could help safeguard state environmental laws against federal rollbacks.
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New Michigan power outage map highlights disparities in electricity reliability
A new dataset and power outage map published in Nature tracks the duration of electricity outages across the entire country starting in 2014.
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A Detroiter’s guide to urban composting
Here are some easy tips to get you started with composting while avoiding rodents and bad smells.
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Ten years after the Flint Water Crisis, distrust and anger linger
The betrayal of trust by the institutions meant to protect Flint’s residents has made some of them extra cautious as they look to keep themselves and their community safe.
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Meet the man who has been cleaning the Rouge River for 35 years
For over 35 years, Bill Craig has championed the Rouge River’s restoration, mobilizing volunteers to clean its waters and inspiring future generations to safeguard the environment.
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What we’re reading: Stellantis complaints, a sweltering summer, and fighting for livestock in Detroit
Residents near Stellantis NV’s Mack Assembly Plant in Detroit report persistent paint odors despite the installation of new emissions control equipment, raising ongoing concerns about air quality and potential health effects.