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Whitmer declared herself “a climate optimist” as she signed the 11-bill clean energy package at Detroit’s Eastern Market on Nov. 28, 2023.
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MichMash: Whitmer signs bills to reach ambitious clean energy goals by 2040

Hernz Laguerre December 1, 2023

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a landmark energy bill package into law last week that sets an ambitious goal for Michigan...

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“Pessimism is pointless,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as she prepared to sign the legislation to enact Michigan’s new climate law. Critics say it seizes power from local governments to regulate solar farms and wind turbines.
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Gov. Whitmer signs landmark energy law

Rick Pluta November 29, 2023

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a landmark energy law in Detroit on Tuesday that sets an ambitious goal for Michigan to...

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Detroit Today: Is DTE doing enough for low-income customers in the clean energy future?

Detroit Today November 13, 2023

 A recent settlement between DTE Energy and various environmental groups will double the company's spending on energy efficiency in...

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Revised clean energy package passes Michigan House

Colin Jackson November 7, 2023

Legislation aimed at lowering Michigan’s energy-related greenhouse gas emissions passed the Michigan House of Representatives last week. After around 13...

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The Line 5 pipeline carries petroleum products 645 miles from Wisconsin to Ontario in two pipes that sit in the water along the lake bed.
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MichMash: Enbridge frustrated by lengthy delay in Line 5 tunnel project

Hernz Laguerre October 10, 2023

Enbridge Energy last week sought help from a state oversight panel due to the “inexplicably lethargic” permit review by federal...

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Detroit Today: Should Michigan end its ban on plastic bag bans?

Detroit Today October 5, 2023

Michigan Democrats recently came a step closer in their goal to repeal a 2016 state law preventing local municipalities from...

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Detroit Today: New podcast explores auto industry’s shift to electric vehicles

Detroit Today September 21, 2023

Over the last five years, automakers have been committing more resources to produce and distribute electric vehicles. Ford and General...

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Detroit Today: How Michigan plans to transition to 100% clean energy

Detroit Today September 6, 2023

Last week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced her hopes to enact a 100% clean energy standard. The state has also implemented...

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Rebecca Lyke posing with her two dogs at the Midtown Dog Park in Detroit, Mich.
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Health experts are still learning the impact of wildfire smoke on animals

Solina Robles August 17, 2023

Canadian wildfires have been sending dangerous waves of air pollution down into Southeast Michigan this summer — drastically reducing the...

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Homes consumed in recent wildfires are seen in Lahaina, Hawaii, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023.
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Hawaii is vowing to protect landowners on Maui from being pressured to sell after wildfires

Associated Press August 17, 2023

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Hawaii’s governor vowed to protect local landowners from being “victimized” by opportunistic buyers when Maui rebuilds...

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Macomb County announces pump station upgrades in St. Clair Shores
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Macomb County announces pump station upgrades in St. Clair Shores

Alex McLenon August 10, 2023

The Chapaton Pump Station and Retention Treatment Basin at 9 Mile Rd and Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores is...

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DTE Headquarters in downtown Detroit.
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DTE to close Monroe coal plant by 2032

Solina Robles July 27, 2023

DTE Energy's Monroe Power Plant will retire two of its units in 2028 and will ultimately close in 2032. This...

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