About half of the homeowners enrolled in the first phase of the Basement Backup Protection Program have flood controls, Detroit wants more federal dollars to move it along.
Environment
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Detroiters oppose plans for concrete crushing facility in Core City
Company seeks permit to crush and store concrete in Core City, neighbors raise environmental justice, pollution concerns.
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Michigan policy change means more children can get help for lead poisoning
Changes to how the state identifies children with elevated blood lead levels have made more families eligible for assistance to prevent further lead exposure. Advocates say testing and education will need to improve if the state is to eradicate the problem.
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Stellantis gets a new violation as automaker seeks an emissions increase
The east side auto manufacturing facility received its seventh violation since 2021.
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US Ecology violation fuels air and groundwater concerns for neighbors
Hazardous waste facility argues latest odor violation wasn’t warranted, but advocates are concerned about homes and groundwater.
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Stellantis gets new emissions violation for Warren plant
The company has received four violations in the past year at its Warren plant for violating air quality laws.
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Wayne State gets $11M to study impact of air pollution on birth outcomes
A new research program in Detroit will assess the impacts of air pollution and preterm birth.
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DTE plan aims to retire coal plants sooner, boost renewable energy
The utility’s filing of its 20-year plan kicks off an administrative law proceeding before the Michigan Public Service Commission, which will likely extend into much of 2023.
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After a decade, Corktown farm could own its land
Brother Nature Produce finally has the opportunity to purchase 10 lots from the Detroit land bank in what can be a common challenge for the city’s urban farmers.
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Detroit residents want stronger odor control plan for Stellantis
The public weighed in on a proposed consent order to address ongoing air quality violations from the automotive plant on the east side.