Making homes more energy-efficient saves money and helps combat climate change. But while Michigan is flush with cash to weatherize low-income homes, it struggles to find workers who install insulation and seal air leaks.
Environment
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Parts of Detroit could be radically transformed by city solar plan
Residents have until Jan. 31 to sign a form indicating whether they approve of the projects that will be implemented in six city neighborhoods.
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Detroit’s ‘ghost’ streams can be a threat in the present
Research shows Detroit’s buried streams disproportionately impact redlined neighborhoods.
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After 18 years, Dems aim to restore Michigan pollution regulators’ power
For nearly two decades, state law has forbidden environmental regulators from writing new water quality rules. Environmentalists contend that’s putting the public at risk. But business groups fear higher costs if Michigan reverses the ban.
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Detroit residents battle against neighborhood concrete crusher
The city filed an appeal in the Wayne County Circuit Court to get a Schoolcraft Southfield neighborhood concrete crusher shut down.
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Runny eyes, dry throats: Detroiters want compensation for Stellantis pollution
The state is taking action against the company for excess air pollution emissions.
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Community solar could build equity. Will Michigan legislators enable it?
Advocates say big utilities wield their influence in Lansing to maintain control over renewable energy.
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Detroit farms install monitors to track air pollution
Air quality researchers and Detroit farmers are building a network of farms to monitor air and democratize the data.
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Feds give $31.7 million to convert ex-coal plant in Detroit to clean energy
The facility is planned for the former Detroit Edison site in Southwest Detroit’s Delray neighborhood, and promises 277 jobs.
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Detroit unveils new climate strategy, energy and water policy
Detroit joins a handful of cities with ordinances requiring large building owners to track and report their energy and water usage.