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The Metro: New safety lab in Auburn Hills will test EV batteries

John Filbrandt August 29, 2024

When relying on clean sources of energy, like the sun and the wind, we need a way to store that...

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An aerial view of Republic Services' Wayne Disposal Inc. facility in Van Buren Township.
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Wayne County officials urge more transparency of incoming hazardous materials

Bre'Anna Tinsley August 29, 2024

Wayne County officials met this week to discuss the lack of transparency from the federal government following a unilateral decision...

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Detroit Evening Report: Severe storms cause damage, power outages throughout Detroit area

Jerome Vaughn August 28, 2024

Some Detroiters are without power and others still cleaning up after severe thunderstorms hit the region both on Tuesday and...

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The Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp.'s natural gas station in Negaunee Township, which came online in 2019.
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Michigan aims to tackle clean energy goals in Upper Peninsula

Izzy Ross August 27, 2024

Michigan’s new climate laws require utilities to transition to entirely “clean” electricity sources by 2040. As the state’s Public Service Commission figures...

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Detroit students follow the path of the Buffalo Soldiers in Yosemite

Sascha Raiyn August 22, 2024

The Sierra Club's Detroit Outdoors program sent a group of Detroit high school students to Yosemite National Park in July....

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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Aug. 20, 2024.
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Mike Duggan talks public transit, city’s new solar program at DNC

Russ McNamara August 22, 2024

At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is taking the opportunity to talk up...

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A large mulch fire at Detroit Mulch Co. on Prairie Street continued to burn throughout the day on Wednesday, Aug. 21, impacting air quality in the region.
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Detroit Evening Report: Large mulch fire affecting air quality in Detroit

Jerome Vaughn August 21, 2024

If you’ve been smelling smoke on the west side of the city, you’re not alone. A large mulch fire started...

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Enbridge Energy Line 5 pumping facility near Mackinaw City, Mich.
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Federal appeals court keeps Line 5 lawsuit in state court

Colin Jackson August 19, 2024

A lawsuit over the Line 5 petroleum pipeline that runs through the Straits of Mackinac will be heard in Michigan...

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Detroit to receive $50M in federal funds for green infrastructure upgrades

Amanda LeClaire August 13, 2024

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is investing more than $50 million in Detroit to upgrade federal buildings with climate-friendly...

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Detroit Evening Report: Heavy rain causes trouble for commuters in metro Detroit

Jerome Vaughn July 24, 2024

Detroiters had to deal with an ugly commute Wednesday morning, with heavy overnight rain leading to street flooding in many...

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Absentee Voter Voting Registration Form Election LH
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Detroit Evening Report: Nonprofit to host voter registration rally; city solar program on hold and more

Jerome Vaughn July 17, 2024

Today on the Detroit Evening Report, we cover an upcoming voter registration rally hosted by Cass Community Social Services; Detroit’s...

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Cleanup efforts after a severe flooding incident in Detroit.
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The Metro: Contributors and solutions to Detroit’s flooding problem

Sydney Waelchli July 15, 2024

Over the past decade, the effects of climate change have led to a major increase in flooding events in cities...

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