A Detroit firefighter was injured during the response to the June 30 fire at Aevitas Specialty Services, which took about seven hours to bring under control.
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Jefferson Chalmers looks to seawalls to overcome flood insurance burden
“It’s such a unique neighborhood, and there’s a lot of work that needs to be done to come up with a fix that is equitable,” says Jefferson Chalmers resident Dan Piepszowski.
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Day of the Dead altar at DIA spotlights air pollution’s human impact
The artists will discuss their work at a Nov. 2 panel discussion at the Detroit Institute of Arts.
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A Detroit activist’s journey in fight for social justice: ‘Someone you want on your side’
For Detroit activist Erik Shelley, an anti-war rally in Washington, D.C. marks a turning point in his political life.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Environment
Benson seeks options to close Cadillac Heights concrete facility
Detroiters, elected officials and organizers held a rally last week demanding closure of the plant, which was allowed to stay open despite being initially built without proper permits.
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Detroit looks to rezone parcels along the Joe Louis Greenway
The city launched public engagement around efforts to rezone areas along the Joe Louis Greenway to ensure environmentally conscious and appropriate uses of adjacent land.
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Protesters push for closure of concrete facility in Detroit neighborhood
Community members gathered Friday to demand the shutdown of the Kronos concrete mixing plant off Six Mile.
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Detroit City Council backs repeal of Michigan’s ban-on-bans for plastic bags
Detroit City Council resolution highlights the cost of plastic waste, including the health threat posed by microplastics and nanoplastics.
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Detroiters describe citywide struggle with truck traffic: ‘Our streets are sinking’
Children living within two blocks of I-75 have asthma rates 25% to 42% higher than those living further away from major roads.
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Detroit Port Authority sustainability manager works to cut emissions, build trust
Taylor Mitchell, Detroit Wayne County Port Authority’s inaugural sustainability manager, spearheads initiatives to curb diesel emissions and achieve net zero emissions at 23 private terminals along the Detroit and Rouge rivers by 2040.