As evidence mounts about the health risks from the so-called ‘forever chemicals’, state regulators are considering whether PFAS ‘do not fish’ advisories are strong enough to protect Michiganders. If the answer is no, more rivers may be flagged for contaminated fish.
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One Detroit – Climate change impacts, Millennials at work, history of Islam, One Detroit Weekend
Across Detroit the effects of climate change are evident.
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Heavy and unregulated truck traffic is plaguing east side residents
Unregulated by the city, state and federal government, traffic to a Stellantis facility troubles neighbors
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Detroit names new sustainability director. Will he have enough support?
Jack Akinlosotu is the new director of the Office of Sustainability, but one council member is concerned over a potential lack of funding, support and the office’s structure.
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Detroit Audubon questions future after National society retains name of enslaver
BIPOC Birders of Michigan founder April Campbell said the decision by National Audubon to keep its name is “a big middle finger to people of color.”
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Allergies kicking in already? Blame it on climate change
The allergy season is starting earlier each year due to increased CO2 and a longer growing season.
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EPA seeks lower PFAS drinking water standard: What it means for Michigan
The new standards, which could take effect this year, would be stricter than Michigan’s existing standards. EPA officials acknowledged it’s unsafe to drink virtually any of two PFAS compounds, but set proposed limits at the lowest amount technology can detect.
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Michigan stopped Ohio toxic waste last week, but we import waste every day
Following a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, there was an uproar when Michigan learned contaminants from the spill were being shipped for disposal here. Political intervention halted that effort, but Michigan quietly imports hazardous waste every day. Here’s where toxic waste goes.
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State asks EPA to allow it to discount Detroit air quality data
The request, which paves the way for metro Detroit to avoid ozone regulation, comes as the rates of asthma, which is caused and triggered by ozone, are rising in Black communities in Detroit.
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Michigan officials ‘irritated’ toxic waste from Ohio derailment being disposed of in Wayne County
EGLE stated that Norfolk Southern Railroad chose the sites for waste disposal, and that the state has no authority to require approval for individual shipments of hazardous material or to prohibit hazardous waste from being transported for disposal across state lines.