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Environment

Two semitrucks passing each other on a street with many potholes and a railroad crossing, next to a sign that reads, “Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Detroit River Yard - 11860 Freud Ave.”
Posted inEnvironment

Heavy and unregulated truck traffic is plaguing east side residents

Avatar photoAaron Mondry from Outlier Media by Jena Brooker and Aaron Mondry, Outlier Media April 6, 2023 2:13 pmApril 7, 2023 10:57 am

Unregulated by the city, state and federal government, traffic to a Stellantis facility troubles neighbors

Jack Akinlosotu headshot
Posted inEnvironment

Detroit names new sustainability director. Will he have enough support?

Avatar photo by Jena Brooker March 29, 2023 5:50 pmMarch 30, 2023 12:35 pm

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.

drawing of a bird
Posted inEnvironment

Detroit Audubon questions future after National society retains name of enslaver

by Nina Ignaczak, Planet Detroit March 29, 2023 4:36 pmMarch 29, 2023 4:36 pm

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.”

Annual ragweed in bloom close-up view with selective focus on foreground
Posted inEnvironment

Allergies kicking in already? Blame it on climate change

Avatar photo by Jena Brooker March 23, 2023 12:58 pmMarch 23, 2023 1:32 pm

The allergy season is starting earlier each year due to increased CO2 and a longer growing season.

Brian Steglitz in front of pipes
Posted inEnvironment

EPA seeks lower PFAS drinking water standard: What it means for Michigan

by Kelly House March 14, 2023 2:57 pmMarch 14, 2023 2:57 pm

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.

The rising smoke cloud after authorities released chemicals from a train derailment as seen from the ground in a nearby neighborhood
Posted inEnvironment

Michigan stopped Ohio toxic waste last week, but we import waste every day

by Janelle D. James March 3, 2023 3:43 pmMarch 3, 2023 3:43 pm

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.

a view of detroit from the sky at night
Posted inEnvironment

State asks EPA to allow it to discount Detroit air quality data

by Nina Ignaczak, Planet Detroit March 3, 2023 12:01 pmMarch 3, 2023 12:01 pm

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

by Minnah Arshad February 24, 2023 9:07 pmFebruary 24, 2023 9:13 pm

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.

two people kayaking on a clear day
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Detroit expects more extreme heat, flooding amid climate change

Avatar photo by Jena Brooker February 20, 2023 4:31 pmFebruary 20, 2023 4:31 pm

This winter is one of the top 10 warmest in Detroit’s history

outside the Stellantis plant
Posted inEnvironment

Detroit council wants Stellantis to fix plant odors or relocate residents

Avatar photo by Malachi Barrett February 7, 2023 5:29 pmFebruary 7, 2023 7:24 pm

City Council members want options to protect Detroiters from pollution, including home buyouts, a land swap deal or air filters paid by Stellantis.

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