American Lung Association report finds nearly half the nation lives in areas with unhealthy air, warns EPA cuts could make the problem worse.
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Smartphones become tool in Detroit’s flood fight: ‘Sometimes the streets are almost entirely water’
The Flood Focus app uses data collected by residents to create maps and reports for advocacy in areas that face persistent flooding.
Posted inEnvironment, Political and Public Policy Information
Detroit’s truck route ordinance: Will it finally bring relief to Southwest?
The proposed ordinance identifies “issue routes” in Southwest Detroit. These are streets with known or expected truck traffic in sensitive areas, like homes, schools, parks, and community centers.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Environment
Detroit community fridges highlight mutual aid around food insecurity, waste: ‘We’re scrappy’
Community fridges, popularized during the COVID pandemic to address surges in food costs, are a mainstay in a handful of Detroit neighborhoods, with room for expansion into more parts of the city.
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DTE Energy to request another rate hike on heels of $217M January increase
DTE Energy’s upcoming April 23 rate hike request follows a recent $217-million increase for metro Detroit customers that sparked public outcry over high bills, frequent outages.
Posted inEnvironment, Health and Welfare
Climate change could trigger more water main breaks like Southwest Detroit disaster
Increasingly volatile winter temperatures and prolonged summer heat may be creating problems for Detroit’s aging water infrastructure.
Posted inEnvironment, Health and Welfare
Southwest Detroit residents take stand against ICE crackdown: ‘Our presence enriches this country
Tuesday’s rally demands dignity for immigrant families while providing protection strategies and mutual aid resources.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Health and Welfare
GLWA customers challenge 5.9% water rate hike: ‘Why now?’
Residents say rate hike will add to the economic stress created by high housing and energy costs and argue shutoffs could create a public health emergency.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Health and Welfare
Southwest Detroit flood repairs will take 6 weeks ‘minimum’
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said there’s a six-step process to get families back into their homes.
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‘Everything is ruined’: Southwest Detroiters cope with flood aftermath
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan urged residents to file insurance claims as soon as possible, emphasizing that the Great Lakes Water Authority and Detroit’s water department will cover any uninsured costs.