A state bureaucrat first raised concerns about the toxic chemicals in 2012. They’re now a full-blown crisis. Did the state move too slow?
Jim Malewitz
Jim Malewitz is the former environmental reporter for Bridge.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan enlists ‘Shop-Vac on steroids’ to fight toxic PFAS foam
Michigan environmental regulators have hatched a novel plan to get vacuum of toxic foam bubbling up in Oscoda and other PFAS-tainted communities. Will it work? Nobody’s sure.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Map | Find PFAS threats to drinking water in Michigan
A chemical used in Air Force bases, clothing and household items is threatening waterways in Michigan. Use this map to find out where.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Emails cast doubt about Michigan’s ties to Enbridge in Line 5 debate
As a deadline looms for Gov. Snyder to decide the future of a pipeline beneath the Straits of Mackinac, he has touted efforts to weigh the issue transparently and independently. But his administration has given Enbridge Energy plenty of avenues to influence the debate.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
‘History of failure’ highlights Line 5 risks outside Straits of Mackinac
Last year, the controversial pipeline sprung two small leaks, illustrating lingering questions about a pipeline that crosses nearly 400 bodies of water in Michigan and the state’s power to oversee it. But Enbridge Energy says it’s significantly improved safety.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
He told Flint to ‘relax.’ Now, Michigan is paying him to lead media training.
A former Michigan spokesman who resigned because of “callous” statements about Flint was paid by a state contract to train government employees on how to communicate with media, records show.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan environment roundup: Climate change to blame for U.P. flooding?
This week’s can’t-miss journalism about Michigan’s natural resources.
Posted inMichigan Truth Squad
Michigan Truth Squad: Bill Schuette talks tough on Line 5 pipeline
The Michigan League of Conservation voters suggests Bill Schuette’s publicly stated concern about Enbridge Energy’s controversial 645-mile pipeline doesn’t match his actions as attorney general. Are the facts behind that argument correct?
Posted inMichigan Truth Squad
Michigan Truth Squad: Bill Schuette’s record on pollution under fire
A liberal advocacy group accuses the attorney general, a Republican candidate for governor, of trying to protect polluters. What do the facts say?
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Listen: Bridge discusses Great Lakes drowning ‘epidemic’
Dozens drown every year in the Great Lakes, and most Michigan beaches lack lifeguards. Hear an interview of Bridge Magazine discussing the problem.