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Swiss researcher studies ‘abandonment tourism’ in Detroit
By Camila Bello Castro
A recent case study of a former “abandonment tourism” business in Detroit found a disconnect between the lived experience of many city residents and the lives of the tour participants who were generally white, younger and more international than most Detroiters and generally first-time visitors to the city.
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US DOE to Loan West Virginia Utilities $1.44B to Extend Life of 6 High-Cost Coal Plants
West Virginians Will Foot the Bill for Short-Sighted Projects with Big Health Consequences CHARLESTON, West Virginia — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has committed to loaning West Virginia’s utility companies $1.44 billion to fund projects to refurbish six of the state’s coal-fired power plants, extending their lives by up … [continued]
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$18M approved in bill credits for Pennsylvania customers in ‘forever chemicals’ settlement
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in the Great Lakes region. Check back for more PFAS news roundups every other week on our website.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission recently approved a proposal from the Pennsylvania-American Water Company (PAWC) to issue over $18 million in bill credits to customers.
A Techno-Economic Assessment of Seabed Mining: American Samoa and Global Implications
Seabed mining has moved from the fringes of resource speculation into the center of debates about critical minerals, national strategy, and global environmental governance. Proponents frame it as an essential solution to future nickel, cobalt, copper, and manganese supply, while opponents highlight the biological risks, the regulatory uncertainty, and the … [continued]
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Europe’s Affordable Car Project Needs to Put the Va Va Voom into Small EVs
The EU’s ‘small affordable car initiative’ could benefit consumers and the domestic car industry without compromising on safety and emissions savings. If you holidayed in Italy or Spain recently, chances are you noticed an old but familiar sight on the autostradas and autovías. Small, nimble cars — like the Fiat … [continued]
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