Environmental and justice advocates had expressed concern about a second Trump presidency, citing Project 2025’s threat to climate action, environmental enforcement and PFAS regulations.
Brian Allnutt, Planet Detroit
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Will DTE face consequences for ghostwritten rate case comments?
Advocates say regulators should deny rate hike to restore faith in the process, while AG’s office says it is paying attention to the ghostwriting issue as it fights “excessive” rate hike requests.
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DTE Energy ghostwriting comments to push $456 million rate hike
DTE Energy’s $456.4 million rate hike is under scrutiny amid reports that some supporting businesses may have had their comments drafted by the utility.
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‘People over profit’: Detroiters tell regulators to deny DTE rate hike
Metro Detroit residents and advocacy groups oppose DTE’s proposed $456.4 million rate hike, citing its burden on low-income communities and poor service reliability.
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Bill seeks new protections for Michigan communities overburdened by pollution
The bill looks to shield overburdened communities from pollution and improve the public input process, but existing permits for pollution sources would remain.
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Michigan advocates hail ‘groundbreaking’ civil rights settlement over hazardous waste facility
The settlement requires EGLE to deny a license to a hazardous waste facility, including the renewal of a license, if it will have an “unlawful impact on human health and the environment.”
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Advocates optimistic Kamala Harris could champion environmental justice
Advocates say Harris’ track record suggests she could expand on Biden’s environmental efforts and address the cumulative impacts of pollution.
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What’s that smell? Southwest Detroiters search for the source of pollution
This latest round of odors highlights an everyday problem in Southwest Detroit, where pollution from vehicles and industrial sources on both sides of the river takes a toll on residents’ health and quality of life.
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High E. coli levels at Belle Isle Beach reveal weaknesses in state testing
Communication and delayed testing results kept Belle Isle Beach open despite high E. coli levels.
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What Trump and Project 2025 could mean for Michigan’s environment
The conservative plan to radically transform the federal government could hurt Michigan’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions and clean up PFAS pollution.