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Environment
Posted inEnvironment
Michigan HOAs can’t ban solar panels under newly passed bill
Some homeowners associations ban residents from installing solar panels, electric vehicle charging stations and other green upgrades. A new bill would change that.
Posted inEnvironment
Invasive spotted lanternfly confirmed in Michigan — second time since 2022
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has detected a population of spotted lanternflies in Monroe County. The invasive insects excrete a sticky liquid that can grow a ‘sooty mold’ deadly to plants.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Environment
Detroit announces first 3 neighborhoods for city solar plan
DTE slated to develop half of the city’s solar projects. Residents in other possible project areas would be given a chance to sell homes.
Posted inEnvironment, Health and Welfare
Black Detroit children with asthma hardest hit by seasonal allergies
The problems are exacerbated by worsening seasonal allergies as heat-trapping pollution drives temperatures upward.
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Detroit heat wave could be the worst in 20 years
High overnight temperatures and poor air quality could increase health risk.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Environment
Wastewater surveillance in Detroit reveals pathogens, predicts disease outbreaks
Michigan State University’s environmental virology lab has been in a water surveillance partnership with Detroit and the Great Lakes Water Authority since 2017.
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Stellantis seeks state permit to increase Detroit emissions
The automotive manufacturer wants to increase particulate matter emissions by 33% at its Mack assembly complex on Detroit’s east side.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Environment
Residents tackle flooding, climate with Detroit River watershed plan
The plan aims to create a ‘recipe book’ for actions that community members can use to improve the Detroit River watershed.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Environment
How tornado sirens operate in Michigan, and other ways to stay on alert
A category EF-1 tornado ripped through Livonia Wednesday afternoon following severe winds and thunderstorms. The tornado was not detected on the National Weather Service’s radar and city officials were not able to activate a tornado siren in time.