Ozone season begins March 1 and runs through the end of September. A new analysis predicts more climate-driven air pollution in the years to come.
Brian Allnutt, Planet Detroit
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Advocates see little accountability year after major ice storm outages
Lawmakers and advocates say political spending undermines reliability efforts
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DTE Energy signals another electric rate hike request for spring
Rate cases are coming more frequently, placing pressure on advocates and increasing costs for customers
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What the EPA’s new soot rules could mean for Detroit
Wayne County and other areas may see new pollution restrictions.
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New Michigan program to ease lead abatement costs for eligible families
The new statewide Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund in Michigan aims to make lead abatement more affordable by covering half the cost for eligible households and facilitating access to low-interest loans.
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Energy efficiency in Michigan: What to know
Saving energy reduces the amount of fossil fuels burned for power and saves money. Here’s your Planet Detroit guide.
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Detroiters express support for strict anti-littering bill
Proposed legislation would increase penalties for dumping large amounts of trash.
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Proposed legislation could help detect lead exposure sooner in Michigan children
The bills would allow for earlier detection of lead poisoning in children by lowering the definition of elevated lead levels in children.
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Parts of Detroit could be radically transformed by city solar plan
Residents have until Jan. 31 to sign a form indicating whether they approve of the projects that will be implemented in six city neighborhoods.
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Michigan ranks No. 2 for power outages
Advocates say Michigan’s poor performance compared to neighboring states shows a failure by state regulators to ensure utilities adequately invest in the grid.