What’s At Stake For Metro Detroit’s Environment In 2021?

It’s a new year, and while there is a lot happening in politics and public health nationwide, climate change continues to...

Flint Lawmaker Says Water Crisis Criminal Charges Continue Path Toward Justice

Seven years after the disastrous decision to switch Flint’s water source, nine current and former state government officials face criminal...

Biden Faces Multiple Crises. How Will Climate Change Rank Among Priorities?

Aside from immigration, perhaps no other area of federal policy has been more impacted by the Trump administration than the...

How Coronavirus Changed Detroit’s Water Shutoff Policy

Late last year, officials in Detroit committed to ending the city’s water shut-off policy. The austerity measure was put in...

Know Your Enemy: Getting To Know Great Lakes Invasive Species

Invasive species are a big part of the Great Lakes ecosystem. While they haven’t always been here, it’s important to...

Congressman Andy Levin Introduces Legislation Aimed At Sustainable Investments

Congressman Andy Levin, a Democrat representing Michigan’s 9th Congressional District, recently introduced two new pieces of legislation aimed at increasing transparency around...

Nessel Says Pro-Trump Lawyers “Violated the Rules of Professional Ethics”

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Monday doubled down on her criticism of attorneys for President Donald Trump and others...

Marathon to Buyout Homes in Southwest Detroit

Marathon Petroleum will buy homes from residents living near the Detroit Refinery starting next year. The voluntary purchase program is...

What Does Granholm’s Tenure as Governor Tell Us About Qualifications for Energy Secretary?

As President-elect Joe Biden continues to roll out his cabinet picks, this week brought some big news for Michiganders. Biden...

EPA Grant Allows EGLE To Plan for Enhanced Air Monitoring In SE Michigan In 2021

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently selected Michigan to receive a $500,000 grant to go toward community-scale air monitoring. The...

Duggan Reaffirms Commitment to Ending Water Shutoffs, Responds to Skeptical Activists

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced last week that the city will extend its moratorium on water shutoffs for another two...

Water Activists Skeptical of Duggan’s Commitment to End Water Shutoff Policy

In 2014, the United Nations called Detroit’s water shutoffs policy “contrary to human rights.” Now, six years later, Mayor Mike...