News in Detroit
Voices: Michigan PFAS Awareness Week is a call to action
Michigan's data center expansion could introduce new sources of PFAS contamination to communities already burdened by forever chemicals in their water, soil, and air, says Michigan Green Muslims director.
Voices: The PFAS rollback is not the whole problem
Federal drinking water rules regulate only six of more than 14,000 PFAS compounds—less than 0.05% of the chemical class. A proposed EPA rollback could drop that to just two compounds, leaving Michigan communities vulnerable to thousands of unregulated "forever chemicals."
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Published September 18Pittsburgh Riverhounds visit Detroit City Saturday in key USL match
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds visit Detroit City in United Soccer League play Saturday night. The match begins at 7pm. The Riverhounds are currently in third place with 38 points in the USL Eastern Conference. Detroit is one point back in fourth place, and have played two less games…
Where’s the environment in Michigan election? ‘The vocabulary and framing has changed’
Environmental issues rank near the bottom of voter concerns in Michigan's 2026 election, but climate and environmental policies are still shaping key races through debates over data centers, energy costs, and corporate accountability.
Michigan environmental news: Detroit tornado damage, DTE Gas rate hike request, COVID vaccine delay for kids
This week's Michigan environmental news: DTE Gas seeks another rate increase hours after approval of a $74.5-million hike, Detroit assesses tornado damage to 101 properties, and GOP gubernatorial nominee John James proposes tripling the cap on utility alternatives.
Voices: Michigan’s water systems need cybersecurity coordination after summer attacks
Nine Michigan water systems reported cyber intrusions this summer as part of nationwide attacks on water infrastructure. Brandon Jessup argues the state needs coordinated defenses, not fragmented responses.
Trump EPA moves to eliminate climate rules for coal, gas power plants
The EPA is expected to repeal rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions from coal and natural gas power plants, a move that could prevent future regulation and reverse years of climate policy.
Columbus Free Press
Published September 14She Won: The Investigative Blueprint for State Attorneys General & How To Secure the Midterms
he Democratic Attorneys General Association (DAGA) is hosting its Fall Policy Conference in Detroit, Michigan, from September 9–10, 2026, and we need those state attorneys general to receive the attached 2024 Election Investigation Blueprint from tens of thousands of Americans.…
Federal court throws out Trump order forcing Michigan coal plant to stay open
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that the Energy Department exceeded its authority when it forced the 64-year-old J.H. Campbell coal plant to stay open past its planned May 2025 retirement, costing ratepayers $259 million.
How Michigan attorney general race could reshape utility regulation, ratepayer protection
Michigan's next attorney general will decide whether to continue Dana Nessel's work challenging utilities over rate hikes and environmental issues.