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As Detroit solar plan advances, community activists are wary

Detroit's mayor calls the plan a bold step on climate change; community members want to make sure they reap the benefits.

By Nina Ignaczak . 17 November 2023
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New community center provides Detroit neighborhood with a climate refuge

A flood-prone community center in the eastside neighborhood was replaced by a solar-powered facility — now on higher ground — that aims to be a central hub in case of climate emergencies.

By Angela Lugo-Thomas . 30 October 2023
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Commentary: Clean energy is the most efficient, affordable option for all Michiganders

The Inflation Reduction Act provides a transformative opportunity for Michigan to move toward a healthier, more affordable, and safer future, guest commentators write.

By Charles Hua . 13 October 2023
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Environmental justice activists issue a call to ‘wage love,’ work toward building an environmentally just Detroit

The panel worked to define a vision for the city amid a growing climate crisis, unjust environmental policies, widespread power outages, floods, air pollution from wildfires, and industry.

By Angela Lugo-Thomas . 27 September 2023
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Utility’s ‘arbitrary’ cap is squeezing solar in southwest Michigan

Lawmakers and advocates call on state legislators to reconsider a 2016 law that replaced net metering with more restrictive options.

By Kari Lydersen . 31 August 2023
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New settlement agreement aims to put spotlight on DTE-linked dark money

Advocates say it’s a great first step, but more needs to be done.

By Tom Perkins . 28 August 2023
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How a climate-fueled disaster led a native Detroiter to a career helping her neighbors

Eastside Community Network helped Meghan Richards find assistance after historic rainfall flooded her basement. Now she’s helping ECN organize resilience hubs to support her community as climate change intensifies weather in the region.

By Angela Lugo-Thomas . 25 August 2023
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Hempcrete shows promise for healthy housing rehabilitation

The material is still hard to find and expensive — but proponents see a bright future for the insulation alternative.

By Angela Lugo-Thomas . 23 August 2023
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Commentary: The economic and health benefits of Michigan's clean energy goals

Clean energy is an increasingly important part of Michigan's economy, writes guest commentator Laura Sherman.

By Laura Sherman . 11 August 2023
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Dismay as Michigan hands out millions of dollars in ‘low carbon’ grants for gas projects

Two-thirds of the funding went to support biogas production and natural gas infrastructure, while the rest was split between battery storage, solar and other projects.

By Tom Perkins . 16 June 2023