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.
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Lead pipes plague Detroit. When will families feel safe?
Detroit gets $100M to accelerate lead line replacement over the next three years, but the city officials say it won’t be enough.
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Composting in Detroit gets a boost from the Philippines
Organizers formed a long-distance partnership with a Filipino nonprofit to bring composting to their community.
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Detroit bets on trees
Detroit is planting 75,000 new trees in city neighborhoods with plans to grow 300 new jobs in five years.
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Proposed railway merger heightens pollution concerns for Detroit
Canadian Pacific’s plan would bring 62% more trucks and 70% more rail cars to a rail terminal on Detroit’s west side.