A scientific study of pollution from about 200 coal-fired power plants during the 2018-2019 government shutdown found they “significantly increased their particulate matter emissions due to the EPA’s furlough.”
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Consumers Energy natural gas rates will jump 8.1% next month
The rate increase will amount to an added $6.44 on a typical residential customer’s monthly bill.
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Detroiters behind on DTE bills need more help than nonprofits can offer: ‘It’s just too much’
More help is coming for Michiganders who are behind on utility bills, but will it be enough to help families avoid shut-off?
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EPA, EES Coke Battery are $135 million apart on Clean Air Act penalties as Zug Island pollution trial ends
The EPA is seeking a $140 million civil penalty against Zug Island’s EES Coke Battery, while the facility and its owner DTE Energy propose a $5 million penalty.
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House bill would expand FEMA coverage for flooded, moldy Michigan basements: ‘There needs to be some equity’
“It is so bizarre as a member of Congress, finding out that FEMA will come and cover getting a new furnace or water heater, but won’t actually cover the actual mitigation and cleaning up of the sewage and the water in people’s basements,” says U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib.
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DTE’s Zug Island operation switched fuel sources after damage to facility: Court testimony
EES Coke Battery on Zug Island switched to coke oven gas as its exclusive fuel source after damage to the facility was discovered around 2011 and 2012, according to federal court testimony.
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How to make fall bird migration safer in Metro Detroit
As millions of birds traverse Metro Detroit each fall, simple measures such as reducing unnecessary lighting and securing windows can significantly mitigate urban threats to their migration.
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Is your brand ready to go green with Planet Detroit?
Planet Detroit’s Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide empowers businesses to connect with eco-conscious Metro Detroiters, offering a platform to promote green values during the peak shopping season.
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Got a sustainable gift idea for 2025? Planet Detroit is listening
Planet Detroit is empowering local makers and small businesses by curating a sustainable holiday gift guide, spotlighting eco-friendly and socially responsible products and services.
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Planet Detroit honored with Sierra Club Michigan journalism award
Planet Detroit, honored with the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter’s Environmental Journalism Award, highlights the power of independent journalism in advocating for communities facing pollution. Meanwhile, Dr. Dolores Leonard’s recognition as the 2025 Jane Elder Environmentalist of the Year underscores her leadership in the 48217 community’s fight for environmental justice.