Van Born Investments is asking EGLE to approve a revised permit request to make room for a proposed concrete crusher in Wayne.
Environment
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New kitchen rental space coming to Detroit’s east side for food creators
The E. Warren Development Corp. kitchen aims to fill a gap for local food businesses in Detroit that need a commercial kitchen to operate legally, but don’t have, or want, a brick-and-mortar.
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It’s the season for invasive plants in Detroit
What to watch for and how to help
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Chemical odors in Southwest Detroit trigger April air quality complaints
The odor complaints highlight an everyday problem in Southwest Detroit, where pollution from vehicles and industrial sources on both sides of the Detroit River takes a toll on residents’ health and quality of life.
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Trump administration cuts end Michigan’s Healthy Climate Corps, halt community projects
Michigan’s MI Healthy Climate Corps faces a sudden halt as federal AmeriCorps funding is cut, prompting nonprofits and young professionals to navigate unexpected challenges in sustaining their work and livelihoods.
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Native plant sales are popping up around Michigan. Find one near you
Native species — plants from the area that have evolved with the local ecosystem — have a lot of benefits.
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Air Quality Awareness Week: Plant trees, bike, or attend a film screening
A coalition of local community and environmental justice advocacy groups are hosting a week of events in Metro Detroit for the week established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 18 years ago.
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New community composting project to launch in Detroit
A group of Detroit urban agriculture organizations are collaborating to launch a community composting pilot.
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Climate is adding to Detroit air quality problems: American Lung Association
American Lung Association report finds nearly half the nation lives in areas with unhealthy air, warns EPA cuts could make the problem worse.
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Smartphones become tool in Detroit’s flood fight: ‘Sometimes the streets are almost entirely water’
The Flood Focus app uses data collected by residents to create maps and reports for advocacy in areas that face persistent flooding.