Preparing the next generation of conservation professionals on Belle Isle
Obstacles prevent many youth from visiting the island, but Friends of the Detroit River is bringing Detroit kids out to plug them into conservation careers.
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What EGLE’s response to a Flint civil rights complaint could mean for Detroit
Advocates in Detroit believe resistance to changing the state’s permitting process is likely to repeat itself in Detroit, where residents have concerns about the health impacts from the Stellantis expansion.
City crushes developer’s plan to crush concrete in Core City
More than 30 residents spoke in opposition of the project Monday morning; no one spoke in support. Roughly 120 people attended the hearing online and 25 in person.
OPINION: TED Countdown could’ve included more grassroots BIPOC climate justice leaders
“You need to have people from Detroit to be a part of these conversations taking leadership in the things that we’re talking about,” said Diamond Spratling, founder of Girl Plus Environment.
Michigan House Dems propose legislation to incentivize home solar and batteries
The bills would offer utility rebates for solar and battery storage and require operators to recognize those systems as grid assets. Low-income customers would receive higher incentives.
Michigan executives renew call for accelerated fed, state clean up of toxic sediment in the Detroit River
Many Detroiters still view the Detroit River as a natural resource that’s too polluted to enjoy.
New Era Detroit’s Hood 2 Hood Program aims to reach youth with outdoor recreation opportunities
Singing, dancing, and chanting while passing through the streets are common occurrences at community events.
Study: Race must be a factor in combating air pollution
If the U.S. tries to cut greenhouse gases based on income or other factors instead of race, communities of color could suffer more.
OPINION: How one of Detroit’s biggest polluters gets a massive tax break… for ‘not polluting’
Marathon saves many times its penalties every year on sales and property taxes via the state’s Air Pollution Control Exemption program.
New outdoor exhibit, research project by Black Bottom Archives calls for reparations
Black Bottom was a predominantly African American neighborhood situated on the city’s near east side, just northeast of downtown Detroit. It emerged in the early 20th century and was named after the dark, fertile soil found in the area.