As we welcome the warmth and hope of spring, we are reminded of the crucial role that local journalism plays in building healthy and resilient communities.
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Day 7: Fighting food waste by sharing what you can
How can sharing surplus food help reduce food waste and build community? Here’s an approach to fight food waste that might help you make friends, too.
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State help may be on the way for Highland Park
Michigan’s proposed health department budget includes $20.3 million to pay off city water debt.
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Michigan farmers thankful for cool temperatures after high mid-April temperatures
These wild swings in temperatures are never good, said Jeffrey Andresen, Michigan’s state climatologist.
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Mixed messages: Making sense of Biden’s environmental justice order
Meanwhile, a Detroit environmental justice organization had a simple message for the White House: stop approving new fossil fuel projects.
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OPINION: In the wake of outages, Michigan’s legislature must act for utility accountability
It’s time for our legislators to listen to our communities and act to hold investor-owned utilities like DTE accountable.
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Day 6: Using your freezer to reduce food waste (and save money)
Here are some tips for becoming a successful food-freezing champion to reduce waste and save money
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Day 5: How to help your community fight food waste
Looking to join the fight against community food waste? Here’s how to get involved.
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How Meals on Wheels is a climate-relief model
Meal delivery programs are uniquely positioned to keep the most vulnerable safe during climate emergencies.
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Day 4: How to start composting your food waste
Composting household food waste eliminates methane production and has a whole host of other benefits.