Through BSEED, the city would have the authority to fine violators between $500 and $2,000, with higher fines for repeat violations.
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Wayne County launches 100 air quality monitors across 43 communities
The monitors will provide residents with real-time information about the quality of the air they breathe, officials say.
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Lawmakers accuse DTE-chaired group of using customer money to mislead public
Senators and advocates call on utilities to leave the organization, which they say spreads misinformation about the health and climate risks of natural gas, as DTE plans an expansion.
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Dirty air: Wayne County gets ‘F’ in 2024 State of the Air report
The State of the Air report from the American Lung Association says climate change is dramatically increasing the number of days with poor air quality nationwide.
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This Detroiter crochets plastic bags into blankets for unhoused residents
Thomasenia Johnson took her love of crochet and turned it into a force to benefit those in need – one plastic bag at a time.
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A Detroiters’ guide to starting a vegetable garden
From seed to harvest: Planet Detroit’s advice on planting and caring for a vegetable garden.
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‘Treat our residents with respect’: Detroit ordinance looks to tackle fugitive dust
The proposed law would add new requirements for scrap yards, truck yards and concrete plants. But advocates say a lack of real-time air monitoring could impede action.
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GLWA’s $138M flood prevention project sparks outrage in Jefferson Chalmers
The project aims to make regional water infrastructure more resilient and help with flood prevention. However, residents are troubled by the city of Detroit and Great Lakes Water Authority’s slow outreach.
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Meet the Black woman leading Detroit’s clean energy charge
At first, Deana Neely hesitated to disclose Detroit Voltage’s status as a Black woman-owned business in a white male-dominated industry. Then, she realized the power in embracing identity.
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‘Too many questions’: Hazmat proposal raises bridge safety concerns
Industry touts safety benefits as residents voice concerns over a proposal to allow hazardous materials on the Ambassador Bridge.