Utility board says increase needed to invest in aging infrastructure, while residents say higher prices will force them to choose between paying for water or food and medicine.
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36-inch water main leak prompts boil water advisory in New Haven
A utility contractor struck a 36-inch water transmission main in Chesterfield Township, prompting boil water advisories for New Haven and parts of Lenox Township.
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Supreme Court hears arguments on Line 5 pipeline lawsuit
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on whether Michigan’s lawsuit to shut down Line 5 should proceed in state or federal court, a decision that could make or break the state’s effort to close the controversial pipeline.
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VOICES: Why solar still makes sense
The payback period for solar panels has dropped to approximately 10 years across the U.S., says the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association’s Lexi Crilley.
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State allowed Saline data center construction before final air quality permit approval
The waiver wasn’t ultimately needed, says data center developer Related Digital.
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Now Hiring: Two paid internships at Planet Detroit
Planet Detroit is hiring two paid summer interns — one for water education and outreach in Oakland County, and one for community engagement journalism in Detroit.
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Court finalizes $100 million judgment against DTE Energy for Zug Island air pollution
This story was produced with support of Internews’ Earth Journalism Network.DTE Energy and three of its subsidiaries must pay $100 million for Clean Air Act violations at EES Coke Battery on Zug Island within 90 days, according to a final judgment entered in federal court Tuesday. The facility must come into compliance with the Clean […]
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Judge denies Saline Township resident’s move to intervene in data center settlement
Washtenaw County judge finds resident Kathryn Haushalter’s motion to intervene in settlement came too late and would only apply to an open case.
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Trump EPA loosens coal emissions standards
Limits on mercury and other toxic emissions were first put in place by the Obama administration, which cut mercury pollution by roughly 90%. The Biden administration tightened them further.
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Winter blues got you down? The solution might just be at your local Detroit park.
Detroit’s harsh winters bring more than just cold; they cast a shadow over residents’ mental health. With up to 40% of Michiganders experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder, local groups like the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy and Friends of Rouge Park are stepping up.