Author: Bridge Michigan
Public hearing today on EES Coke Battery plans that would increase particulate air pollution
There will be a public hearing on the proposed permit on Wednesday February 12th in River Rouge. There, the Sierra Club of Michigan, the Great Lakes Environmental Law Center, and Earthjustice will speak in opposition of the project.
Report slams DTE for “prioritizing profits” over customers
The report examined shutoff data for six U.S. utilities, including DTE. It found that in 2024, the company shut off power to delinquent customers more than 150,000 times.
Study finds contaminants in Detroit soil and street dust
Researchers found some Detroit soil and street dust were high in two persistent and toxic contaminants associated with negative health effects like cancer and skin conditions.
Stateside: Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025
Today, a conversation with a history professor on the history of Black quarterbacks. Then, we explore how residents in Dearborn are responding to President Donald Trump’s comments regarding Gaza. Plus, a Grand Rapids author discusses romantic-comedy stories featuring queer characters.
A new attempt to help whitefish, as they dwindle in Lake Michigan
River stocking could save whitefish. Scientists in northern Michigan are still trying to figure out the best way to do it.