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Fish consumption app for Anishinaabe works, study finds
Reading Time: 3 minutes By ABIGAIL COMARCapital News Service LANSING – A new study has demonstrated how an advisory program designed for the Anishinaabe is a useful tool for tracking fish consumption in Great Lakes tribes. The research collaboration among the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and the Chippewa Ottawa Resource Authority in Sault Ste. Marie as well as the ... The post Fish consumption app for Anishinaabe works, study finds appeared first on Planet Detroit. Fish consumption app for Anishinaabe works, study finds was first posted on November 18, 2022 at 1:27 pm.©2021 "Planet Detroit". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at ninaignaczak@gmail.com
From the Headlines- November 14 – 18
Reading Time: 3 minutes Nasty problems: Jefferson Chalmers residents met recently to discuss the flooding and sewer backups plaguing their neighborhood. Among the solutions under discussion were green infrastructure, large underground reservoirs to temporarily hold water, an expensive separation of stormwater and wastewater infrastructure, and emergency sewers to pipe sewage directly into the Detroit River during heavy rains. Some green infrastructure ... The post From the Headlines- November 14 – 18 appeared first on Planet Detroit. From the Headlines- November 14 – 18 was first posted on November 18, 2022 at 10:11 am.©2021 "Planet Detroit". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at ninaignaczak@gmail.com
Advocates ‘feel really damn good’ on transit vote, say region still has far to travel
Reading Time: 7 minutes Three regional millage proposals set the stage for stronger regional transit. But the region has a lot of catching up to do. During last Tuesday’s election, Rochester Hills resident Thomas Yazbeck’s ears were perked up for all the news he could get about three regional millage proposals on the ballot in Southeast Michigan. As it ... The post Advocates ‘feel really damn good’ on transit vote, say region still has far to travel appeared first on Planet Detroit. Advocates ‘feel really damn good’ on transit vote, say region still has far to travel was first posted on November 17, 2022 at 9:45 am.©2021 "Planet Detroit". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at ninaignaczak@gmail.com
Will Michigan seize historic chance to act on climate?
Reading Time: 5 minutes Now that Democrats have won control of state government, activists want to see action on environmental justice and climate issues. Following the 2022 midterms, Jeffrey Bulls was waiting for community-level turnout numbers to gauge how well his canvassing efforts had gone in Saginaw. But overall, he was happy with the election results. “Man, I don’t ... The post Will Michigan seize historic chance to act on climate? appeared first on Planet Detroit. Will Michigan seize historic chance to act on climate? was first posted on November 15, 2022 at 9:00 pm.©2021 "Planet Detroit". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at ninaignaczak@gmail.com
New heat regulations could save hundreds of workers’ lives. Do employers care?
Reading Time: 6 minutes Industry groups are trying to weaken proposed federal heat regulations. by Audrey Carleton Published in: Fast Company Extreme heat — a phenomenon that is increasing in severity and frequency as the planet warms — is the deadliest weather related disaster, killing more than 5,600 people each year, according to some estimates. It attacks the elderly, ... The post New heat regulations could save hundreds of workers’ lives. Do employers care? appeared first on Planet Detroit. New heat regulations could save hundreds of workers’ lives. Do employers care? was first posted on November 14, 2022 at 9:58 am.©2021 "Planet Detroit". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at ninaignaczak@gmail.com
From the Headlines- November 7 – 11
Reading Time: 4 minutes Michigan ‘trifecta’: A strong performance by Democrats in the 2022 midterm election and the passage of important ballot measures and millages may have changed the trajectory of environmental action in Michigan. Here are some key election outcomes: What policy actions do you hope move forward next year? Hit reply to let us know; we’re compiling a ... The post From the Headlines- November 7 – 11 appeared first on Planet Detroit. From the Headlines- November 7 – 11 was first posted on November 11, 2022 at 8:44 am.©2021 "Planet Detroit". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at ninaignaczak@gmail.com
Links between air pollution, preterm birth focus of new WSU center
Reading Time: 4 minutes A new research program in Detroit will assess the impacts of air pollution and preterm birth. In February 2019, at 33 weeks pregnant with twins, Detroiter Ali Lapetina’s water broke. Promptly, the babies were rushed to the neonatal intensive care unit and put on breathing support for their underdeveloped lungs. “You wait for this moment ... The post Links between air pollution, preterm birth focus of new WSU center appeared first on Planet Detroit. Links between air pollution, preterm birth focus of new WSU center was first posted on November 11, 2022 at 7:00 am.©2021 "Planet Detroit". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at ninaignaczak@gmail.com
EXCERPT: Great Lakes Champions
Reading Time: 14 minutes The following is an excerpt from John Hartig’s new book, Great Lakes Champions, which profiles some of the movers and shakers who have made a difference in the fight to clean up the Great Lakes. Grab your copy here. Foreword I have had the honor and privilege of working the majority of my more than ... The post EXCERPT: Great Lakes Champions appeared first on Planet Detroit. EXCERPT: Great Lakes Champions was first posted on November 10, 2022 at 6:41 pm.©2021 "Planet Detroit". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at ninaignaczak@gmail.com
Why the Clean Water Act needs an update – or a new name
Reading Time: 4 minutes ‘Lax regulation. threats from emerging contaminants and outdated pollution standards are among the deficiencies, experts say October 18 was the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, and a featured story in The Guardian stood in stark contrast to the celebratory mood exhibited by federal and state agency executives who gathered to honor the landmark ... The post Why the Clean Water Act needs an update – or a new name appeared first on Planet Detroit. Why the Clean Water Act needs an update – or a new name was first posted on November 10, 2022 at 5:45 pm.©2021 "Planet Detroit". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at ninaignaczak@gmail.com
OPINION: DTE, show us the data! Why cities need info to plan for climate change
Reading Time: 2 minutes First, the good news: Congress has approved more than $1.5 trillion for much-needed climate and infrastructure projects over the last year. Some of the biggest winners in this legislation are electric and gas utilities, including DTE Energy. The bad news? DTE has failed to show that it will step up and support a just and ... The post OPINION: DTE, show us the data! Why cities need info to plan for climate change appeared first on Planet Detroit. OPINION: DTE, show us the data! Why cities need info to plan for climate change was first posted on November 10, 2022 at 4:13 pm.©2021 "Planet Detroit". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at ninaignaczak@gmail.com
OPINION: A call to action for voters of faith
Reading Time: 2 minutes As Michiganders of faith and conscience, our values call us to be good stewards of God’s Creation, this planet we call home. We have a moral obligation to protect our climate for future generations. Our faith traditions call us to care for our neighbors and Creation. Whether you live in Detroit or Omer, this climate ... The post OPINION: A call to action for voters of faith appeared first on Planet Detroit. OPINION: A call to action for voters of faith was first posted on November 7, 2022 at 4:03 pm.©2021 "Planet Detroit". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at ninaignaczak@gmail.com
From the Headlines- October 31 – November 3
Reading Time: 4 minutes Not buying it: Highland Park officials have questions about the mysterious announcement of a $10 billion investment in the city, including money to pay off municipal water debt. Kenneth Hogan, president of the Redford Township nonprofit Manna Development Corp., said his organization would facilitate investments to revive the city with backing from a “global billionaire.” Highland Park ... The post From the Headlines- October 31 – November 3 appeared first on Planet Detroit. From the Headlines- October 31 – November 3 was first posted on November 7, 2022 at 10:14 am.©2021 "Planet Detroit". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at ninaignaczak@gmail.com
DTE plan calls for early coal-plant retirement, more renewables. Advocates call for faster progress, local ownership.
Reading Time: 6 minutes DTE Energy would retire its two remaining coal plants sooner than planned and triple the amount of renewable energy in its portfolio in the next two decades under a plan filed with state regulators Thursday. The plan projects a $9 billion investment over the next decade, which would “dramatically transform” how the company generates electricity ... The post DTE plan calls for early coal-plant retirement, more renewables. Advocates call for faster progress, local ownership. appeared first on Planet Detroit. DTE plan calls for early coal-plant retirement, more renewables. Advocates call for faster progress, local ownership. was first posted on November 3, 2022 at 8:01 pm.©2021 "Planet Detroit". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at ninaignaczak@gmail.com
Lead paint is a major threat to kids. Old Detroit homes are full of it, but the city keeps selling them
Reading Time: 7 minutes The Detroit Land Bank sells thousands of cheap homes without disclosing the potential hazards of lead-based paint. Remediation has been slow. LaShawna Anthony needed to move into a new home in the summer of 2020 to get herself and her newborn out of a toxic romantic relationship. Instead of renting a new house, she bought ... The post Lead paint is a major threat to kids. Old Detroit homes are full of it, but the city keeps selling them appeared first on Planet Detroit. Lead paint is a major threat to kids. Old Detroit homes are full of it, but the city keeps selling them was first posted on November 2, 2022 at 6:11 am.©2021 "Planet Detroit". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at ninaignaczak@gmail.com
OPINION: All Michigan children should get tested for lead at 1 and 2 years of age
Reading Time: 3 minutes More than 1,000 Detroit children are identified as lead-poisoned each year. And few Detroit kids are even tested for lead. In 2020, only 18% of Detroit kids were tested, making the true number of children in danger likely much higher. That’s why we must pass two crucial bills in the State House. House Bill 4678 ... The post OPINION: All Michigan children should get tested for lead at 1 and 2 years of age appeared first on Planet Detroit. OPINION: All Michigan children should get tested for lead at 1 and 2 years of age was first posted on November 1, 2022 at 6:25 pm.©2021 "Planet Detroit". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at ninaignaczak@gmail.com
How will the Inflation Reduction Act impact Michiganders?
Reading Time: 6 minutes Michiganders will soon be able to get federal funding to cover much or all of the cost of electric stoves hot water heaters, dryers, rooftop solar or heat pumps, which could replace furnaces and function as air conditioners. The money to pay for such upgrades is part of the Inflation Reduction Act signed into law ... The post How will the Inflation Reduction Act impact Michiganders? appeared first on Planet Detroit. How will the Inflation Reduction Act impact Michiganders? was first posted on November 1, 2022 at 5:09 pm.©2021 "Planet Detroit". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at ninaignaczak@gmail.com
Gaps grow among older, poorer people for walking, biking behaviors
Reading Time: 2 minutes By LIAM JACKSON Capital News Service LANSING – Older and poorer people in Michigan walk and bike far less than their younger and richer counterparts, a gap that grew during the COVID-19 pandemic, a recent study reports. Researchers at Michigan State University published the study documenting the impact in the National Library of Medicine. Prior ... The post Gaps grow among older, poorer people for walking, biking behaviors appeared first on Planet Detroit. Gaps grow among older, poorer people for walking, biking behaviors was first posted on October 31, 2022 at 9:11 am.©2021 "Planet Detroit". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at ninaignaczak@gmail.com
From the Headlines- Oct 24 – 28
Reading Time: 3 minutes Recycling hub: Detroit could become a nexus of recycling efforts in the lower peninsula with a new $35 million facility, which city Media Relations Director John Roach said would be located near the former incinerator site at St Aubin and East Ferry streets. Houston-based WM or Waste Management is planning to complete the development by the end of ... The post From the Headlines- Oct 24 – 28 appeared first on Planet Detroit. From the Headlines- Oct 24 – 28 was first posted on October 28, 2022 at 8:37 am.©2021 "Planet Detroit". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at ninaignaczak@gmail.com
OPINION | DTE’s influence on Michigan’s elections is out of control. Here’s what you can do about it.
Reading Time: 3 minutes To meet the challenges of the global climate crisis, we need bold ideas and to speak truth to power. That’s the idea behind Climate/Justice, a Planet Detroit opinion column written by Detroit-based environmental justice activist Michelle Martinez. Martinez writes not only as an activist but as a mother and fourth-generation Detroiter. Martinez will be donating ... The post OPINION | DTE’s influence on Michigan’s elections is out of control. Here’s what you can do about it. appeared first on Planet Detroit. OPINION | DTE’s influence on Michigan’s elections is out of control. Here’s what you can do about it. was first posted on October 26, 2022 at 8:46 am.©2021 "Planet Detroit". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at ninaignaczak@gmail.com
OPINION: A vote for climate is a vote for health
Reading Time: 2 minutes The September 16th news roundup by Brian Allnutt published in Planet Detroit awakened a profound sense of urgency in me about the need to elect policymakers who will enact legislation that will reduce heat-trapping emissions quickly enough to avoid the worst climate impacts for our children and others who suffer disproportionately from fossil fuel pollution. ... The post OPINION: A vote for climate is a vote for health appeared first on Planet Detroit. OPINION: A vote for climate is a vote for health was first posted on October 25, 2022 at 1:38 pm.©2021 "Planet Detroit". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at ninaignaczak@gmail.com
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