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What we’re reading: Household electricity bills jump 10% under Trump administration

Avatar photo by Dustin Blitchok August 21, 2025August 21, 2025

A new report highlights the impact of Trump’s anti-renewable policies, with U.S. household energy costs rising 10% since his inauguration. Michigan faces a $1 billion challenge to expand EV chargers, crucial for future demand. In public health, Kent County reports Michigan’s first 2025 West Nile virus death.

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What we’re reading: MDOT hits brakes on $500 million I-375 project after community pushback

Avatar photo by Dustin Blitchok August 14, 2025August 14, 2025
Aerial view of Manitoba wildfires
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Canadian fire official says more international help needed to fight wildfires Macomb politician calls ‘uncontrolled’

Avatar photo by Ethan Bakuli August 13, 2025August 13, 2025
A group of zebra mussels taken from Lake Erie.
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What we’re reading: PFAS found in mussels across Great Lakes

Avatar photo by Dustin Blitchok June 12, 2025June 12, 2025
Satellite view of Manitoba wildfire.
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Canadian wildfire smoke could hold toxic metals: ‘It’s quite scary’

Avatar photo by Grist June 6, 2025June 6, 2025
A wildfire burning in British Columbia
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What we’re reading: Detroit’s air quality ranks among worst on globe due to wildfire smoke

Avatar photo by Dustin Blitchok June 5, 2025June 5, 2025
The downtown Detroit skyline shrouded in wildfire smoke in June 2023.
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What to do when Detroit air is polluted with wildfire smoke

Avatar photo by Isabelle Tavares June 4, 2025June 4, 2025
Aerial view of Manitoba wildfires
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Air quality alert for Upper Peninsula as Canadian wildfires reach ‘absolutely critical’ phase

Avatar photo by Associated Press June 2, 2025June 2, 2025
Canadian wildfire smoke on the Detroit River.
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Wildfire smoke from Canadian blazes threatens Detroit air quality

Avatar photo by Dustin Blitchok May 30, 2025May 30, 2025
The Detroit skyline is blanketed with Canadian wildfire smoke in June 2023.
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Wildfire smoke forecast: Will Michigan catch a break this summer?

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt May 28, 2025May 28, 2025

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