Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in this biweekly headline roundup.
TED Countdown: Detroiters Working for Environmental Justice executive director Laprisha Berry Daniels on providing support, preparing for future
In her talk, Daniels looked to the past to figure out how to help us navigate the future with three pillars — acceptance, aid and adaptation.
TED Countdown: BlocPower CEO Donnel Baird on greening America’s buildings, improving communities
On Friday, Donnel Baird spoke at the TED Countdown Summit about greening America’s buildings with his company, Blocpower.
Record air pollution, Canadian wildfires prompts state to change how it issues air quality alerts
In the wake of an EPA decision in May to ease air quality restrictions in metro Detroit, the region is experiencing its highest number of Ozone-related air quality notifications in a decade, as well as a new type of alert related to particulate matter.
Michigan air quality unhealthy again Monday because of Canadian wildfires
Smoke blowing from Canadian wildfires hits Michigan again prompting an air quality alert. Haze from hundreds of fires has remained an issue much of the summer.
I Speak for the Fish: Facing the wrath of a crayfish
Harassment takes many forms and actions do have consequences. In this case, a tiny crayfish gets the last laugh when the harasser becomes the victim.
Book Review: Scientist offers positive vision to avoid dystopian future in “The Three Ages of Water”
In his new book, California’s Peter Gleick says we are at a choice point after centuries of degrading our water resources.
Energy News Roundup: Sulfur smell in Indiana, Minnesota Power launches solar project
Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
Eat Your Heartland Out: Great Wine on the Great Lakes
The episode takes a look into the wine industry on Ohio’s North Coast on Lake Erie.
DTE agrees to shut down coal-fired Monroe plant in 2032, three years ahead of schedule
The agreement includes investment in renewable energy and storage, energy efficiency, bill assistance and energy equity. It also gives favorable treatment to DTE shareholders.
