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Earth Day 2023 will be observed on April 22nd, around the world and right here in our community. WEMU's David Fair took some time to gather reflections on where we've come and where we're headed in his conversation with Washtenaw County water resources commissioner, Evan Pratt.
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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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Michigan currently does not have a statewide approach to school siting that takes into account environmental quality. More than 40 percent of schools in…
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The COVID-19 shutdown took most people off the road for a couple of months. That did allow for some air quality improvement in Southeast Michigan.…
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Since President Donald Trump took office, 58 environmental protection policies have been rolled back or rescinded. 37 more are in the process of being…
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For those living near a trash incinerator in Detroit, the smell was awful, and the air quality just as bad. Asthma rates far exceed state averages, and…
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For those who experience seasonal allergies, this year could be particularly bad, and climate change may be partially to blame. In this week's "Issues of…
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Justice Department say an agreement has been reached with Marathon Petroleum to reduce air pollution from a…
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Legislation to increase the speed limits on Michigan's highway has been working its way through the state Legislature. In this week's "Issues of the…
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The air you breathe may actually being making you sick. In this week's "Issues of the Environment," WEMU's David Fair speaks with Kindra Weid, Health…