Federal budget bill will cost the average ratepayer $320 a year and eliminate 19,000 jobs by 2035, study finds.
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Posted inEnvironment
Chandler Park’s Danny Dolley leads charge for healthier communities, cleaner watersheds
Danny Dolley, a lifelong Detroiter, is driving change in Chandler Park with initiatives like bike tours, community gardens, and flood preparedness.
Posted inEnvironment, Health and Welfare
Detroit roasts as heat index reaches 104 degrees: When will temps fall?
Meteorologists say a phenomenon known as a heat dome is responsible for the extreme temperatures across much of the country.
Posted inBusiness, Environment
Consumers Energy files $436M rate hike request: Customer advocate says it’s ‘slap in the face’
Consumers Energy says increase will improve reliability, while advocacy group says the utility needs to focus on maintenance rather than expensive infrastructure upgrades.
Posted inEnvironment, Health and Welfare
What to do when Detroit air is polluted with wildfire smoke
As wildfire smoke drifts across borders, its health impacts are felt unevenly. Vulnerable groups like those with chronic conditions, pregnant women, children, and first responders face heightened risks.
Posted inEnvironment, Health and Welfare
GUIDE: How Michigan’s new universal lead testing law affects your child
Michigan’s new rules require doctors to test all children for lead exposure at key ages, aiming to catch problems early and prevent lasting harm.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Police & Public Safety
Balancing safety and community in Southwest Detroit: Lessons from Clark Park’s revitalization
In Southwest Detroit, Clark Park stands as a testament to community resilience, evolving from a site of drug activity and violence into a vibrant neighborhood hub. This transformation, driven by grassroots initiatives and city collaborations, highlights the power of community-centered policing, though it sparks debate over police roles in public spaces.
Posted inEnvironment, Political and Public Policy Information
EPA offers Clean Air Act exemptions from Trump, and one of metro Detroit’s top polluters applies
EES Coke Battery, Carmeuse Lime, Cleveland-Cliffs-owned Dearborn Works, and DTE Energy’s Monroe Power Plant are among the polluting facilities eligible to apply for Clean Air Act exemptions, according to a coalition of environmental groups.
Posted inEnvironment
Chemical odors in Southwest Detroit trigger April air quality complaints
The odor complaints highlight an everyday problem in Southwest Detroit, where pollution from vehicles and industrial sources on both sides of the Detroit River takes a toll on residents’ health and quality of life.
Posted inEnvironment, Political and Public Policy Information
Trump administration cuts end Michigan’s Healthy Climate Corps, halt community projects
Michigan’s MI Healthy Climate Corps faces a sudden halt as federal AmeriCorps funding is cut, prompting nonprofits and young professionals to navigate unexpected challenges in sustaining their work and livelihoods.