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Regulators say Detroit SO2 pollution under control after years of exceeding federal standards

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Regulators say Detroit SO2 pollution under control after years of exceeding federal standards

By Brian Allnutt, Planet Detroit

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Michigan regulators will hold an online public hearing on Jan. 28 to discuss redesignating parts of southwest Detroit and Downriver as meeting federal sulfur dioxide (SO2) air quality standards.

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Clean Technica

US DOE Invests $32 Million for Grid-Edge Technology and Smart Charge Management

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Six connected communities will demonstrate technology solutions to manage growing electric loads on the grid. Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $32 million for six selected pilot projects that will support new load growth through grid-edge innovations and the ability of energy providers to right-size grid investments for … [continued]

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Great Lakes Now

Fertilizer from Sewage, a Utility Money Maker, Faces Uncertain Future

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Fertilizer from Sewage, a Utility Money Maker, Faces Uncertain Future

By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue

The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan, Circle of Blue, Great Lakes Now at Detroit PBS, Michigan Public and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.

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