A suite of bills headed to the governor’s desk will also give the state, instead of local governments, the authority to approve industrial-scale renewable energy projects.
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DTE to double spending on energy efficiency in low-income areas
Under a new settlement agreement DTE will take stronger steps to address energy waste in energy-burdened communities like Detroit.
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OPINION: National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week should be every week in Detroit
Every week, too many kids test positive for lead poisoning in Detroit. It’s time to change that.
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Understanding social determinants of health in Detroit
Social determinants of health cause real and meaningful health differences among populations, and they’re ultimately linked to how long people live.
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New community center provides Jefferson Chalmers with a climate refuge
A flood-prone community center was replaced by a solar-powered facility on higher ground that aims to serve as a climate ‘resiliency hub’.
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New legislation aims to bring back ‘polluter pay’
A 14-bill package addresses source removal, transparency, ‘orphan sites’, assurance and medical costs from contaminated sites. Michigan has an estimated 24,000 such sites.
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Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund offers free lead inspections, loans for lead abatement
The program, built on Michigan Saves’ model for clean energy and energy efficiency financing, aims to reduce lead poisoning in the state.
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Dearborn steel company to pay $100 million in violations settlement with EPA
The agreement also requires Cleveland-Cliffs to provide local residents with indoor air purifiers.
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Detroit Bird Alliance, formerly Detroit Audubon, flies beyond controversial legacy with new name
Three formerly named Audubon chapters in Detroit, Chicago, and Madison rebrand to foster inclusivity and collaboration.
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Can ‘nature-based solutions’ head off flooding in metro Detroit?
Regional parks and planning agencies seek open spaces and preserves to help solve regional flooding and build climate resiliency. Will it work?