Michigan has more than 24,000 contaminated sites. Lawmakers want to bring back accountability for polluters, but opponents say that would stymie redevelopment.
Posted inAccountability
‘Insulting’: Environmental agenda stalls in state House as industry-funded Dems move mining bills
Advocacy groups said they shouldn’t have to spend energy and resources fighting bad environmental legislation when Democrats control state government.
Posted inGuides
Your guide to a career in green building in Detroit
A PLANET DETROIT GREEN JOBS GUIDE | The bright outlook for green construction careers is driven by interest in sustainability and climate change mitigation.
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دليلك لمهنة البناء الأخضر في ديترويت
دليل وظائف كوكب ديترويت الأخضر | العنو المستقبل مشرق للمهن في مجال المباني الخضراء، وذلك مع تزايد الاهتمام بالاستدامة والتخفيف من آثار التغير المناخي.
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Una guía para hacer carrera en la construcción ecológica en Detroit
UNA GUÍA DE EMPLEOS VERDES DE PLANET DETROIT | Las perspectivas para las carreras de construcción ecológica son brillantes, impulsadas por el interés en la sostenibilidad y la mitigación del cambio climático. Se espera que el sector agregue 114,300 puestos de trabajo durante la próxima década.
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Allergy season is getting more intense with climate change – but we’re creating better pollen forecasts to help
To help allergy sufferers manage their symptoms in our changing climate, we’re building better pollen forecasts for the future.
Posted inSolutions
What to know about ‘No-mow May’
The number of Michigan cities adopting No Mow May is rising. Proponents say saving bees and pollinators calls for decolonization of lawns.
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Passenger train from Detroit to Petoskey could be prioritized under new majority
Traverse City-based Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities is studying the possibility of connecting the southeast and northwest Lower Peninsula.
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Michigan food banks see increased demand
Additional federal food assistance for low-income people that recently ended has led to increased demand for help from food banks and pantries.
Posted inAccountability
How state tests could miss toxic dioxane in Washtenaw County groundwater
Advocates call for more stringent testing and drinking water standards, polluter pay legislation.