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Low income households in Washtenaw County and Southeast Michigan face an greater energy burden. That means paying for gas and electricity eats up a significant amount of the monthly budget. A coalition of groups, including the Ann Arbor-based Ecology Center, has been working with the Michigan Public Service Commission and the utilities in the state to create programs of greater assistance. David Fair brings you the latest in his conversation with the Ecology Center's Alexis Blizman.
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Founded in 1970 after the very first Earth Day, Ann Arbor's Ecology Center has focused on making many improvements to the environment.WEMU's Lisa Barry…
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Issues Of The Environment: State Rep. From Ann Arbor Aims To Ban Toxic Chemicals From Food PackagingWhether you frequent fast food restaurants or only stop by occasionally, the wrappers your food comes in may be doing harm to your health. Recent studies…
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The buses and heavy trucks that travel our towns and highway system contribute a significant part of the emissions causing climate change. We are in the…
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Gardening season is in full swing, and folks are ready to buy the essentials, such as natural fertilizers. Yet, buyers should beware. A national study…
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A new report released today by the Mind the Store campaign (a partner organization of the Ecology Center in Ann Arbor) finds significant chemical policy…
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For 24 years, Janis Bobrin served Washtenaw County as Water Resources Commissioner. Some of the programs she devised and implemented are now industry…
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Mary Beth Doyle Park is a beautiful and serene area in which to spend time and enjoy the outdoors. It is appropriately named after environmental advocate…
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Nonprofit organizations have been among those forced to adapt change and overcome survival challenges in 2020. In this week's "Issues of the Environment,"…
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Six environmental and climate organizations in Washtenaw County have endorsed the City of Ann Arbor’s affordable housing proposal that voters will see on…