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Wastewater surveillance reveals pathogens in Detroit’s population, helping monitor and predict disease outbreaks since 2017
Municipal wastewater contains viruses and other pathogens excreted by anyone with an infection, even at the early stages before symptoms develop.
Beaver Island takes early steps to test wave energy in its waters
Wave energy converters use the movement of the water to generate electricity. A research team from the University of Michigan will spend the next couple years developing a prototype to install in the waters off the island.
What we’re reading: William Smith charged in Detroit Riverfront Conservancy embezzlement, Michigan beaches closed for E. coli
Conservancy leaders allege that former CFO William Smith mishandled funds for over 13 years while managing the finances of the nonprofit organization dedicated to revitalizing Detroit's riverfront.
What we’re reading: Detroit Riverfront Conservancy rip-off, DTE added to Zug Island lawsuit
The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is under FBI investigation for potential embezzlement of up to $40 million by CFO William A. Smith, raising concerns among philanthropic supporters.
Solar siting ballot initiative short signatures for 2024
Citizens for Local Choice says it will continue gathering signatures to put a question on the 2026 ballot that could overturn Michigan's renewable energy siting law and make it harder to build large-scale wind and solar.
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