Whitmer announces federal funding to boost Michigan’s green initiatives
Michigan is receiving funding from the federal government for projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made...
The Metro: ‘Heat island effect’ contributing to warmer temperatures in Detroit, research shows
As global temperatures continue to rise due to climate change, environmental factors in some urban communities are amplifying the heat...
Detroit dust ordinance heads to City Council for final approval
A proposed ordinance to limit "fugitive dust" in Detroit and create more stringent air quality rules for commercial facilities is...
Detroit Evening Report: New state agency holds clean energy, EV transition roundtable in Detroit
Officials from a new state office met with stakeholders Tuesday to talk about efforts to prepare workers and businesses for...
The Metro: Detroit company using IRA funds to help low-income households be more energy efficient
The announcement of Michigan Central Station’s reopening on June 6 has many excited about what the location will mean for...
The Metro: Why Dearborn amended its dust ordinance with stricter standards
Fugitive dust — it sounds like bad air gone awry. And honestly, that’s not such a bad characterization.Fugitive dust is...
Local nonprofit aims to plant Detroit’s first-ever forest of giant sequoia trees
A nonprofit in Detroit’s Poletown east neighborhood is partnering with an organization in northern Michigan to plant Detroit’s first ever...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit area ranked among worst cities in the nation for annual pollution, report shows
Metro Detroit has some of the worst air particle pollution in the country, according to a new report released Wednesday...
Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7B in federal solar power grants
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal grants for residential solar projects serving 900,000-plus households...
The Metro: New Eliza Howell Park art project to be made from Rouge River waste
Eliza Howell Park in Detroit's Brightmoor neighborhood will soon be seeing new art installations as part of Sidewalk Detroit's 2024...
MichMash: Michigan’s bipartisan support for nuclear power
Nuclear energy is often a contentious topic due to fear of radioactive waste and endangering human health. However, many laud...
Detroit Evening Report: State announces $320K grant opportunity for community solar projects
The Energy Unit of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) this week announced new grant opportunities...
