Several universities are working together in a collaboration called FloodAware to develop a system that integrates “floodcams,” social media posts, smart city sensors and more to detect and warn residents of flash floods.
Environment
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$3.2M federal grant aids Southwest Detroit nonprofit in replacing diesel trucks with cleaner options
The funds will go to to replace 57 diesel trucks and a tugboat with cleaner alternatives, including new diesel and propane trucks and a biodiesel-powered tugboat.
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9 tips from local experts to reduce waste this holiday season
Households produce up to 25% more waste from Thanksgiving to New Year’s with the extra food scraps and additional online shopping deliveries this giving season generates.
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Detroit’s Repair Cafe fosters sustainability and connection
A community space where volunteers help people fix items for free, instead of throwing them away.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Environment
Detroit unveils designs for first solar neighborhoods
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.
Posted inEnvironment, Housing
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.