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Michigan State Senator Stephanie Chang speaks during a press conference held by the Detroit Hamtramck Coalition for Advancing Healthy Environments demanding the immediate shut down of Kronos concrete facility. Protesters to her left hold a sign that says "We say no! to Kronos Concrete."

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Protestors call for closure of concrete plant in Detroit’s Cadillac Heights: ’24/7 noise’

by Jena Brooker, BridgeDetroit October 10, 2025October 10, 2025

Since a concrete plant owned by the Moroun family was built in Cadillac Heights in 2022, residents have complained of dust, blight and noise.

Jeffrey Jones, executive director of Hope Village Revitalization, stands in front of the Islamic Center of Detroit.

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Detroiters describe citywide struggle with truck traffic: ‘Our streets are sinking’

by Akilah Russell October 6, 2025October 7, 2025

Detroit councilmember Gabriela Santiago-Romero speaks at a podium

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Detroit cracks down on Southwest truck traffic with new restrictions: Activist ‘beyond thrilled’

by Isabelle Tavares October 1, 2025October 2, 2025

Heavy equipment moves through coal at the Gen. James Gavin Power Plant, a coal-fired power plant in Ohio.

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Government shutdown paralyzes EPA protection of air, water, land

by Associated Press October 1, 2025October 1, 2025

A green swing bridge on the west side of industrialized Zug Island

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EPA, EES Coke Battery are $135 million apart on Clean Air Act penalties as Zug Island pollution trial ends

by Isabelle Tavares September 30, 2025October 3, 2025

A water vapor plume and flame from a flare stack at EES Coke Battery are visible on the horizon in this view of Detroit's industrialized Zug Island.

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DTE’s Zug Island operation switched fuel sources after damage to facility: Court testimony

by Dustin Blitchok September 26, 2025October 14, 2025

The sign at Zug Island Road and West Jefferson Avenue in Detroit that lists businesses including EES Coke Battery.

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EES Coke Battery exec: Pollution controls cost more than Zug Island facility is worth

by Isabelle Tavares September 25, 2025October 3, 2025

The green swing bridge on the west side of Zug Island.

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DTE Energy witness defends Detroit’s air quality in Zug Island trial testimony

by Isabelle Tavares September 24, 2025October 14, 2025

A yard sign in Ypsilanti reads "Ypsi will not be a sacrifice zone for U of M and Los Alamos."

Washtenaw communities fight data center developments: ‘Not soft touches’

by Brian Allnutt September 24, 2025October 8, 2025

A fishing pole is propped on a concrete block overlooking the Lower Rouge River Old Channel and Zug Island.

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48217 resident testifies about life near Zug Island: ‘Your eyes burn’

by Isabelle Tavares September 23, 2025October 3, 2025