The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative has improved conditions in polluted lakes and rivers, but sometimes failed to deliver on environmental justice goals.
Environment
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Marathon wants permit to increase production in Southwest Detroit
The company seeks to operate at full capacity and implement voluntary pollution reduction changes.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Environment
Wayne County ‘trying to show up’ for public health through air quality monitors
Officials hope air quality data will have implications for future enforcement and legislation.
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Invasive species an ongoing risk tied to Great Lakes maritime transport
Ballast water discharged into waterways at ports to provide stability for freighters comes with the potential for ushering in damaging invasive species. It’s unclear if guidelines created to reduce the risk will be effective.
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A Detroiter’s guide to planting a tree
What you need to know about choosing, planting and caring for a tree in southeast Michigan.
Posted inEnvironment, Housing
Eastside Detroit residents call for solar streetlights, money to climate-proof aging homes
Residents call for solar streetlights, money to climate-proof aging homes and green infrastructure to abate flooding.
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Maritime trade poses environmental risks along Detroit River
The Port of Detroit/Wayne County Authority unveiled findings from a year-long study aimed at measuring its carbon footprint and drafting recommendations to reduce it.
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West side concrete crusher could still be shut down
A move to revoke Green Valley’s land use permit to crush concrete will be heard in court for the third time.
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Moroun-owned firm built east side concrete plant without permit
The situation is the latest example of the city allowing special dispensations for heavy industry operations nestled in majority-Black neighborhoods.
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Get your hands dirty, volunteer on a Detroit farm
Where to volunteer on a Detroit farm this summer and why it’s important.