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.
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Detroit expects more extreme heat, flooding amid climate change
This winter is one of the top 10 warmest in Detroit’s history
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Detroit council wants Stellantis to fix plant odors or relocate residents
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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Opinion: People of color underrepresented in clean energy economy
Walker-Miller Energy Services and DTE Energy have partnered to launch the Energy Efficiency Academy in Detroit to increase job training, certification and placement for metro Detroiters.
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High levels of PFAS in Great Lakes fish. It’s even worse for Detroit.
Eating one freshwater fish could be equivalent to drinking contaminated water for a month, new study finds
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Detroit official wants to use federal funds to mitigate Stellantis odors
Councilmember Angela Whitfield-Calloway asks Mayor Mike Duggan to direct COVID relief dollars to reduce air pollution for east side neighbors near the auto plant.
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EGLE awards $5.8M to redevelop contaminated sites in Detroit
Four contaminated properties in Detroit received brownfield funding from the state for cleanup
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Core City organizes opposition to concrete crushing plant
Detroiters in Core City don’t want a concrete crushing plant as their neighbor.
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Democratic control of Michigan puts climate change action on 2023 agenda
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has made climate action a priority for the coming legislative session. From renewable energy standards to EV regulations, here are several items that could be on the table.
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Morouns using riverfront concrete operation to force land transfer
Residents oppose permit sought by Moroun-owned Hercules Concrete to store materials on the Detroit riverfront, arguing it will increase in pollution and truck traffic.