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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.
Posted inEnvironment
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.
Posted inEnvironment
Michigan advocates hail ‘groundbreaking’ civil rights settlement over hazardous waste facility
The settlement requires EGLE to deny a license to a hazardous waste facility, including the renewal of a license, if it will have an “unlawful impact on human health and the environment.”
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Environment
East side Detroit nonprofit embraces affordable EV rentals
The program introduces an affordable electric vehicle carshare program to improve mobility options for underserved residents.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Environment
USDA falls short on bridging gap with Detroit urban farmers
The director of the USDA Detroit office quit shortly after a national urban agriculture convening last week in Detroit.
Posted inEnvironment
Advocates optimistic Kamala Harris could champion environmental justice
Advocates say Harris’ track record suggests she could expand on Biden’s environmental efforts and address the cumulative impacts of pollution.
Posted inEnvironment
What’s that smell? Southwest Detroiters search for the source of pollution
This latest round of odors highlights an everyday problem in Southwest Detroit, where pollution from vehicles and industrial sources on both sides of the river takes a toll on residents’ health and quality of life.
Posted inEnvironment, Health and Welfare
High E. coli levels at Belle Isle Beach reveal weaknesses in state testing
Communication and delayed testing results kept Belle Isle Beach open despite high E. coli levels.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Environment
Metro Detroiters open up about the impacts of DTE Energy shut-offs
Detroit residents gather for a “collective imagining” of what community-owned power could look like.