Carbon Neutrality

Ann Arbor’s Bryant neighborhood is moving forward in its goal to become the first in the nation to become fully carbon neutral. The city is also working with other neighborhoods to join them. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor is still working on getting its new Sustainability Commission up and running. Local officials say it will go far in helping the city reach its net-zero goals. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Rental properties in Ann Arbor will soon have to meet new energy efficiency standards. Ann Arbor City Council approved the Green Rental Housing Ordinance on July 16th. Some landlords and housing advocates raised concerns that it will drive rental prices even higher. Missy Stults is director of the city’s Office of Sustainability and Innovations. She says that’s not the case and explains why in her conversation with WEMU's David Fair.

Ann Arbor City Council has made a significant step towards its A2Zero initiative as the Green Rental Housing Ordinance and the formation of the Sustainability Commission have been given the green light. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Ann Arbor has launched a new program to help people reduce the amount of food they waste at home. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The City of Ann Arbor is looking to merge its Energy and Environmental Commissions into one Sustainability Commission. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Despite uncertainties at the state and federal level, the City of Ann Arbor continues the push toward a more sustainable energy future. Back in November, voters approved creation of a Sustainable Energy Utility. The municipally owned utility will supplement the existing services from DTE Energy and seeks to use 100% renewable power. There is a lot of work to be done, but the city is moving the project forward. Where does it stand now and what comes next? WEMU's David Fair found out in a conversation with Ann Arbor Sustainability and Innovations Director, Missy Stults.

Ann Arbor broke ground Tuesday morning on its new fire station, the first net-zero station to be built in the state. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

City densification, affordable housing, commercial development, sustainable energy — Ann Arbor is contending with a number of important issues that are keeping city officials very busy. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked with Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor about the city’s goals moving forward.

The U.S. Justice Department is preemptively challenging potential Michigan climate change lawsuits targeting oil and gas companies. We have more from Rick Pluta.