The city’s first solar neighborhoods aim to integrate renewable energy and community gardens into the urban landscape, as unveiled by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and city officials.
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Michigan’s controversial wind, solar energy law is in effect. What to know
The law aims to counter local pushback that is slowing efforts to replace fossil fuel power with green energy. But it faces challenges. Here’s what to know.
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Residents share flood lessons as Great Lakes Water Authority tackles crisis
The Great Lakes Water Authority and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are collaborating on a multi-year study to explore flood management in Southeast Michigan, inviting public input to shape their findings.
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In Detroit’s Poletown East, residents find healing among the trees
Unveiled to the public last month, Circle Forest has been years in the making: an urban reforestation project that aims to encourage city dwellers to sit still, watch birds, or gather with others in nature.
Posted inArts & Culture, Environment
Emmy-winning public television star debuts first solo art show
Detroiter Ian Solomon’s art exhibit, “City Wild,” focused on the environment, debuts Saturday at Playground Detroit.
Posted inEnvironment, Health and Welfare
New maps detail locations of lead in drinking water lines across Metro Detroit
Water departments are notifying residents about potential lead in their water service lines as required by state and federal drinking water regulations.
Posted inEnvironment, Health and Welfare
Years-long fight over Stellantis, EGLE’s alleged discrimination ‘resolved’ but Detroiters remain unsettled
Michigan grants permit for Stellantis to increase emissions at its east-side automotive factory while a civil rights complaint was resolved.
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Detroit awarded $1.3M to address lead hazards in homes, part of $7M statewide effort
Detroit secures $1.3M from Michigan’s Health Department to boost lead hazard control in homes, aiming to cut lead exposure statewide by September 30, 2025.
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Michigan House OKs tax breaks to lure Google, Microsoft data server farms
The centers typically use lots of energy and don’t provide many jobs, raising concerns from environmentalists and others.
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Detroiters will be allowed to keep backyard birds, bees
An ordinance passed by the Detroit City Council on Tuesday allows residents to keep chickens, ducks and honeybees in their backyards.