The gatherings, hosted by the nonprofit Black to the Land Coalition, aim to unite people of color working in the environmental sector.
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A group of MSU Extension employees are leading an effort to unionize
Ballots in the state-run election were sent by mail Jan. 31 and will be counted Feb. 24.
Posted inEnvironment, Jobs & Economic Development
Craftsmanship meets storytelling at LiTO resale shop in southwest Detroit
Yvonne “Heaven” Montero, founder of LiTO in Southwest Detroit, has turned her passion for vintage fashion into a thriving resale business, emphasizing craftsmanship and storytelling.
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EGLE poised to allow more pollution in southwest Detroit
Advocates are concerned that “significant impact levels” could be used to greenlight more projects in the already highly polluted area.
Posted inArts & Culture, Environment
Detroit Ice Boiz keeps Belle Isle pond hockey tradition alive
The group preserves ice hockey traditions despite warming winters, welcoming all to come play, skate and grab a bite.
Posted inEducation, Environment
Detroit students coding to grow
Code Grow has spent 10 years increasing access to valuable computer and gardening skills for Detroit youth.
Posted inEnvironment, Political and Public Policy Information
In big shifts for Michigan, Trump scrapping EV ‘mandate’ and ‘Green New Deal’
In his inauguration speech, President Trump vows swift action to roll back EV-friendly policies and a climate spending law that is funding dozens of projects in Michigan.
Posted inEducation, Environment
Detroit’s high childhood asthma rate contributes to chronic absenteeism
Children with asthma and their parents need help to understand the disease process and how to mitigate their triggers.
Posted inEnvironment
Study: Climate change means fewer freezing winter days in Michigan
Michigan now sees nine fewer days of sub-freezing temperatures each winter because of warming caused by burning fossil fuels, according to a new study. It’s on track to get worse.
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Detroit’s solar neighborhoods initiative picks final sites
The solar arrays will help power 127 city buildings. Homeowners in these areas will receive twice their home’s fair market value or $90,000, whichever is higher.