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Coronavirus shutdown not yet helping air in Michigan’s most toxic ZIP code
In heavily industrialized southwest Detroit, the governor’s stay-at-home order has not yet meant measurable improvement in air quality.
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Five Michigan DNR workers contracted tuberculosis, likely from testing deer
Deer-to-human transmission of TB is an exceedingly rare, Michigan-centric phenomenon. Department of Natural Resources officials said they saw no reason to publicly announce the cases.
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As Michigan battle rages on Line 5, Enbridge quietly buys land for tunnel
Enbridge Energy is spending millions for residential properties near Mackinaw City, apparently confident of winning lawsuits contesting a planned tunnel. Local residents say they welcome the revenue for schools and roads.
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Michigan adopts new PFAS standards over industry, farmer objections
Environmentalists cheer as Michigan approves limits for the forever chemicals that are much stricter than federal advisory levels. But some question whether there was a rush to make the rules.
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Michiganders accept climate change but say others more likely to suffer
Yale polling data find most Michigan residents believe in climate change, are worried about it, and think it’ll harm people in the United States. But they also believe they won’t be impacted personally.
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Rockford residents skeptical of Michigan PFAS deal with Wolverine World Wide
A proposed $69.5 million settlement with the state raised questions among residents over the company’s future obligations to monitor health and listen to public concerns.
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Wary of water safety, Michigan residents want stronger regulation
Polling by The Center for Michigan of more than 3,100 residents shows broad support for increased regulations to protect waterways and heightened anxieties about their safety.
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What Democratic presidential candidates’ plans mean for Michigan environment
Democratic presidential candidates’ plans for water quality, climate change and other environmental issues could have major effects on Michigan.
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Dems have big PFAS plans, fewer for Great Lakes, as Michigan primary nears
Democratic presidential candidates are rolling out plans to fight PFAS, improve water quality and fight climate change. There’s less talk about the Great Lakes before the March 10 primary, which some call a glaring omission.