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TED Countdown: Musician Tunde Olaniran from Flint, Michigan on the role of art in the climate crisis
-They were asked to perform one of their latest works for the TED Countdown Summit at the Fillmore Detroit. Olaniran took to the stage with four backup dancers to retell the story of the Yuruba creation myth.
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Detroiters can get another 1,125 gallons of water under discount program
-Detroit water rates have gone up 407% over the last 20 years, and 120% in just the last 10 years.
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Road Salt, A Stealthy Pollutant, Is Damaging Michigan Waters
-Rivers and lakes are becoming saltier while law and practice limit effective responses.
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Multi-state group prepares Great Lakes basin for effects of climate change
-The Great Lakes Commission has a plan to guide the states and provinces surrounding the Great Lakes toward protecting their communities from the climate-change damage.
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These 3 Detroit restaurants are tackling climate change in the kitchen
-Food waste is a leading contributor of greenhouse gases. These Detroit restaurants are finding creative – and tasty – ways to reduce their contribution.
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Michigan Democrats aiming to erase business friendly environmental laws
-From polluter pay laws to plastic bag bans, Democrats and environmental advocates hope to reverse Republican-passed laws.