The EPA and state are investing $10 million to clean up toxic sediment in the Detroit River.
Planet Detroit
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Marathon Petroleum air quality permit hearing ‘moot’ without cumulative impact calculation: Resident
Marathon Petroleum seeks to increase emissions in Detroit’s polluted 48217 zip code. State regulators say they can’t consider cumulative impacts.
Posted inEnvironment, Michigan Government
Guide: Michigan’s water affordability issue by the numbers
State and federal legislators have failed to pass water affordability legislation as federal funding for water systems has plummeted.
Posted inEnvironment
Mold takes hold in Metro Detroit basements after floods, sewage backups
Frequent heavy rainfall in Southeast Michigan over the last decade has raised awareness of indoor mold among homeowners and renters. As water recedes after a flood, mold can develop within as little as 48 hours.
Posted inEnvironment
GUIDE: How Detroiters can prepare for flooding
A guide to how Metro Detroit homeowners and renters can protect themselves, their families, and their homes during floods.
Posted inEnvironment, Political and Public Policy Information
Detroit community group launches study of data center development: ‘It’s really important that we do this soon’
Eastside Community Network launches study group to develop policy recommendations on data centers before they arrive in Detroit neighborhoods.
Posted inEnvironment
DTE offers 2-year rate hike freeze if Saline data center opens on time: Nessel calls it ‘ransom note’
Energy expert challenges DTE’s assertion that data centers will decrease costs for other ratepayers.
Posted inEnvironment
Detroit air quality gets another F from American Lung Association
Nearly half of U.S. children, or 46% of those under 18 years old, live in an area that received an F for at least one measure of pollution included in the report.
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Michigan updates air quality alert system as wildfire smoke season approaches
Michigan officials offer advice for tracking air pollution and protecting yourself from wildfire smoke.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Environment
Detroit urges flooding precautions with more rain incoming
Metro Detroit could receive 1 to 2 inches more rainfall through Thursday, with 3 to 4 inches possible in some areas, the National Weather Service says.