Michiganders face more floods and extreme weather as climate change reshapes the state, impacting ecosystems, the economy, and public health. Wildfire risks rise, while key tree species and wildlife struggle to adapt.
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How a federal water pollution bill could jeopardize Detroit’s drinking water
The PERMIT Act, now under Senate review, threatens to weaken the Clean Water Act, risking higher pollution levels in Detroit’s drinking water and endangering the health and cultural practices of local communities.
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Is Detroit’s future tied to Michigan’s northwoods?
The Great Northwoods, vital for Detroit’s air and water quality, is more than a distant wilderness. Organizations like Detroit Outdoors and Black to the Land are bridging the gap, fostering connections and stewardship between urban communities and these crucial ecosystems.
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Trump EPA axes climate ‘Holy Grail’
🌍 Climate ‘Holy Grail’ axed The Trump administration has officially repealed the 2009 EPA endangerment finding, stripping the legal foundation for federal greenhouse gas regulations. This historic rollback eliminates vehicle emission standards and could dismantle years of climate policy targeting power plants and industrial sources. 📍 The New York Times ⚖️ Wetland protections narrowed The […]
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No risk to public from stored Manhattan Project waste: Wayne Disposal trial witness
Judge questions why waste was being sent to Wayne County if it poses no risk in New York.
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Trump EPA set to repeal scientific basis for US climate change policy
The endangerment finding is the legal underpinning of nearly all climate regulations under the Clean Air Act for motor vehicles, power plants and other pollution sources that are heating the planet.
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Van Buren Township advances 1 GW ‘Project Cannoli’ data center: ‘It’s a big decision’
Lawyer for data center developer says planning commission is legally obligated to approve project.
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Planet Detroit sponsors student journalist in honor of Anaya ‘Kaz’ Lugo-Thomas
Planet Detroit honors Anaya “Kaz” Lugo-Thomas by sponsoring a student journalist for the 2026 Detroit Writing Room camp. We are honoring Kaz’ passionate advocacy for social and environmental justice.
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Detroit’s infants get a boost: RX Kids cash assistance expands
Detroit mothers and babies are now eligible for cash assistance through Michigan State University’s Rx Kids program, aimed at easing financial burdens and enhancing health during early pregnancy stages. The initiative will soon extend to the Upper Peninsula.
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Project Cannoli up for a vote: Van Buren Township planners consider 1 GW data center
The Van Buren Township Planning Commission could approve a preliminary site plan Wednesday for a 1-gigawatt data center planned for an area north of I-94, between Haggerty Road and I-275. The data center, dubbed “Project Cannoli,” has received significant pushback, with 1,400 people signing a petition that says the project could impact the power grid, […]