The talk will feature New York Times best-selling authors Ayana Elizbaeth Johnson and adrienne maree brown, hosted by Orlando Bailey.
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Study: DTE-owned EES Coke among worst polluters, causing premature deaths
A new report from Industrious Labs reveals that Michigan’s coal-based steel and coke facilities are causing an estimated 40-80 premature deaths and over 20,000 asthma cases annually, with the EES Coke facility in River Rouge, owned by DTE Energy, ranking among the state’s worst industrial polluters.
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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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UM has given an AI assistant to every student. That could have an environmental impact.
In September, the school gave personal AI assistants to the more than 50,000 students at the University of Michigan.
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JB’s Bites: Detroit getting composting program
Tepfirah Rushdan, director of Detroit’s Office of Sustainability, said reducing food waste is a key goal of the city’s climate strategy.
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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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New permit allows increased production at Marathon’s Detroit refinery
A permit was approved to remove capacity limits for the Detroit refinery with some changes as a result of public comment.
Posted inEnvironment, Police & Public Safety
Climate change debate: What Trump and Harris had to say
The candidates talked climate change in their first debate. Planet Detroit fact-checked their claims.
Posted inEnvironment, Health and Welfare
Detroit named third worst city to live in with asthma, report says
It’s gotten even worse to live in Detroit with asthma compared to last year. And there are many contributing factors.
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Community speaks against Stellantis permit request to increase emissions
The state held a public hearing Thursday to consider the automaker’s request to increase particulate matter emissions at its east side plant. Public comment is being accepted through Sept. 9.