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Home » EPA

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DTE Energy's coal-fired power plant in Monroe, Michigan.
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What we’re reading: EPA plan would scrap greenhouse gas limits on power plants

Avatar photo by Dustin Blitchok May 29, 2025May 29, 2025

EPA plan would remove greenhouse gas limits on power plants. The cancellation of Moderna’s $600M vaccine contract raises concerns about bird flu pandemic preparedness. Detroit’s parks climb in national rankings despite funding challenges. Research shows Great Lakes temperature extremes have intensified.

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore from Empire Bluff on Lake Michigan.
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What we’re reading: Great Lakes water levels rise with spring, lag behind 2024

Avatar photo by Dustin Blitchok May 22, 2025May 22, 2025
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State regulator asks EPA to redesignate Wayne County’s compliance with sulfur dioxide standards

Avatar photo by Dustin Blitchok May 14, 2025May 14, 2025
Vials containing samples of forever chemicals in an EPA lab.
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EPA weakens PFAS limits in drinking water: Detroit water expert says rollback defies federal law

Avatar photo by Associated Press May 14, 2025May 14, 2025
DTE Energy
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Could Trump make it easier for DTE to build natural gas plants?

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt May 13, 2025May 13, 2025
Industrialized Zug Island seen from the Detroit River.
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EPA offers Clean Air Act exemptions from Trump, and one of metro Detroit’s top polluters applies

Avatar photo by Isabelle Tavares May 8, 2025May 9, 2025
Energy Star logo on cardboard box for a freezer
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Proposed elimination of Energy Star program threatens Michigan building efficiency efforts

Avatar photo by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak May 8, 2025May 8, 2025
BASF Wyandotte plant
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BASF Detroit River pollution: Environmental regulators discuss remedy for contaminated groundwater

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt May 1, 2025May 1, 2025
Cherry blossom tree on Detroit street
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What we’re reading: Detroit breaks 1899 heat record with 86-degree April day

Avatar photo by Dustin Blitchok April 30, 2025April 30, 2025
Canadian wildfire smoke on the Detroit River.
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Climate is adding to Detroit air quality problems: American Lung Association

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt April 23, 2025April 23, 2025

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