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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 01/10/2026

Wayne Disposal in Van Buren Township has accepted more than 650,000 tons of elevated radiation waste, according to Monday court filing. planetdetroit.org/2026/10/wayne-dis…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 30/09/2026

As intense rainstorms overwhelm Metro Detroit’s century-old combined sewer system, residents, nonprofits, and government turn to rain gardens and large-scale green infrastructure. planetdetroit.org/2026/09/rain-gard… #flooding #climate #solutionsjournalism

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 29/09/2026

DTE Energy's long-range power plan would more than double the utility's electric capacity. Read our report on how data center demand factors into DTE’s 20-year power plan: planetdetroit.org/2026/09/dte-gas-p… #dte #datacenters #climate

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 23/09/2026

Michigan’s data center expansion could introduce new sources of PFAS contamination to communities already burdened by forever chemicals, says Michigan Green Muslims Director Huda Alkaff. Read more: planetdetroit.org/2026/09/michigan-… #pfas #datacenters

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 22/09/2026

Regulating only a microscopic fraction of forever chemicals leaves the public exposed, groundwater expert Matthew Tunnell writes during Michigan PFAS Awareness Week. planetdetroit.org/2026/09/pfas-epa-… #pfas

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 18/09/2026

While overshadowed by cost of living concerns, the environment and climate are an undercurrent in debates over data centers, affordability, and corporate accountability. planetdetroit.org/2026/09/environme… #midterms #election #politics

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 10/09/2026

The Ypsilanti Township community is voicing “enormous anger” and “enormous distrust” over 100-megawatt computing center project, says University of Michigan representative: planetdetroit.org/2026/09/ypsilanti… #datacenters #ypsilanti #michigan

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 09/09/2026

Michigan’s utility regulator will decide whether to approve DTE Energy contracts for Google’s 1-gigawatt data center project in Van Buren Township. planetdetroit.org/2026/09/google-dt…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 03/09/2026

Michigan's next attorney general will decide whether to continue challenging utilities over rate hikes, environmental issues, and data centers. planetdetroid.org/2026/09/michigan-…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 02/09/2026

A draft Detroit data center ordinance is expected from the planning commission in the coming weeks, says City Council Member Scott Benson. planetdetroit.org/2026/09/detroit-d…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 27/08/2026

DTE Energy will ask Michigan regulators to approve construction of two natural gas plants totaling 2.1 gigawatts of capacity. Read the full story: planetdetroit.org/2026/08/dte-natur…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 27/08/2026

Southeast Michigan is grappling with "compound flooding" and the questions of infrastructure, funding, politics, and responsibility that go along with the stormwater. planetdetroit.org/2026/08/southeast… #flooding #climate

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 26/08/2026

The decision comes after Southeast Michigan weathered three federally declared disasters inside of a decade with the 100-year storms in August 2014, June 2021, and August 2023. planetdetroit.org/2026/08/army-corp…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 26/08/2026

Residents who spoke during Monday’s Gibraltar City Council meeting expressed concern about the data center’s potential impacts on the power grid and Humbug Marsh. planetdetroit.org/2026/08/gibraltar…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 24/08/2026

A Sept. 3 Michigan Public Service Commission community workshop in Detroit will address agency’s ongoing affordability work and solicit input on the challenges utility customers face: planetdetroit.org/2026/08/detroit-e… #dte #energyaffordability

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 21/08/2026

If the Legislature takes no action on the ballot proposal by Sept. 5, it will automatically be placed on the ballot: planetdetroit.org/2026/08/dte-consu…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 19/08/2026

ICYMI: The Michigan Board of State Canvassers approved ballot language Monday for a proposal to bar political donations by monopoly utilities, including DTE, and contractors doing significant business with the state. planetdetroit.org/2026/08/michigan-…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 17/08/2026

ICYMI: Michigan’s utility regulator says ending yearly rate increases and changing how utilities earn profit would do more for household energy bills than anything the commission can do on its own. planetdetroit.org/2026/08/mpsc-dte-…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 12/08/2026

Before the property changed hands, Michigan regulators contacted North Morris Estates about a raw sewage spill in the community, according to state records. planetdetroit.org/2026/08/north-mor…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 06/08/2026

The scale and intensity of Canadian wildfires has fundamentally changed since 2023, researcher says: planetdetroit.org/2026/08/canadian-…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 06/08/2026

When Aevitas Specialty Services caught fire June 30, 2025, it caused approximately 1,000 gallons of oily water to spill onto the street. planetdetroit.org/2026/08/detroit-o…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 05/08/2026

“It seems to be well thought out, but I don’t see other residents here,” Hilda Rangel says of open house for $112-million project at Southwest Detroit freight terminal. planetdetroit.org/2026/08/detroit-f…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 03/08/2026

Candidates will face voters in the general election who hold more favorable views of renewable energy, says Michigan Conservative Energy Forum’s Ed Rivet. planetdetroit.org/2026/08/michigan-…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 31/07/2026

What environmental issues matter most to you this election? We're building our 2026 Environmental Voter Guide around reader questions. Vote for the ones that matter most or submit your own: voterguide.planetdetroit.org

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 30/07/2026

The Detroit oil refinery burned off excess gas during a power outage earlier this month. planetdetroit.org/2026/07/marathon-…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 30/07/2026

Whether Haley Stevens or Abdul El-Sayed wins the Democratic Senate primary, a political consultant tells Planet Detroit the general election will likely be decided by “base partisanship.” planetdetroit.org/2026/07/democrati…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 28/07/2026

Three proposed caps over I-75 would create public spaces while reconnecting communities divided by freeway construction. Read more about the plan and how you can participate: planetdetroit.org/2026/07/detroit-i…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 24/07/2026

Candidates call for accountability from DTE following the Fourth of July weekend outage, and boost efforts to freeze rate hikes, end utility political spending, and increase outage credits. planetdetroit.org/2026/07/blowback-…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 22/07/2026

The risk of another smoke event is not high, “but it’s not zero,” Canada Wildfire’s Brian Wiens tells Planet Detroit. planetdetroit.org/2026/07/wildfire-…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 22/07/2026

Animals tend to know when they should change their surroundings, says Detroit Zoo’s life sciences director: “Sometimes animals are four steps ahead of us.” planetdetroit.org/2026/07/detroit-z…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 20/07/2026

The city of Detroit is distributing free face masks at recreation centers while supplies last. planetdetroit.org/2026/07/detroit-a…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 17/07/2026

“The forecast does have more rain, but it would take a lot to slow these fires down,” says state of Michigan meteorologist Jim Haywood. planetdetroit.org/2026/07/detroit-a…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 17/07/2026

DTE is appealing a $100-million judgment over sulfur dioxide pollution from its Zug Island subsidiary: planetdetroit.org/2026/07/judge-to-…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 16/07/2026

The air pollution in Detroit exceeds the air quality index itself, which may need to “go beyond hazardous,” meteorologist says. Read the full story: planetdetroit.org/2026/07/detroit-a…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 16/07/2026

As wildfire smoke drifts across borders, its health impacts are felt unevenly. Vulnerable groups like those with chronic conditions, pregnant women, children, and first responders face heightened risks: planetdetroit.org/2026/07/wildfire-…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 16/07/2026

Canadian wildfire smoke is likely to reach Metro Detroit late Wednesday, adding to health risks for vulnerable residents already dealing with high temperatures. Read more about what to expect and how to stay safe: planetdetroit.org/2026/07/ontario-w…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 15/07/2026

The Detroit building department has ticketed Riverfront Towers five times for blight violations since July 2. The air conditioning at Tower 100 has been malfunctioning since late May. Read more: planetdetroit.org/2026/07/detroit-r…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 14/07/2026

Just a few degrees of increased body temperature can lead to heatstroke or put too much strain on the heart. planetdetroit.org/2026/07/nighttime…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 10/07/2026

Taylor is the only Metro Detroit community with an ICE cooperation agreement. Advocates say it threatens immigrants, while the police chief says critics have blown the partnership out of proportion. planetdetroit.org/2026/07/taylor-ic…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 07/07/2026

Bills introduced in the Michigan Legislature would limit utility rate hike requests made to the MPSC to once every three years and tie the elimination of property taxes on utilities to a rollback in rates. planetdetroit.org/2026/07/michigan-…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 06/07/2026

More than 320,000 DTE customers lost power during July 4 weekend storms. Here’s what to know about the utility’s reliability record, the $42-per-day credit you may be owed, and why your rates keep going up. planetdetroit.org/2026/07/dte-power…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 06/07/2026

Immigration enforcement activity around Pontiac grocery stores, churches, and schools is “to the point no one wants to leave their home anymore to do any of those things,” says advocate Elida Reyes. planetdetroit.org/2026/07/pontiac-i…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 02/07/2026

The system is shifting underneath the feet of immigrants, says the lawyer for an Afghan asylum seeker living in Michigan. Read our story made possible in part with support from the Poynter Institute: planetdetroit.org/2026/07/michigan-…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 01/07/2026

Here’s how Metro Detroit residents can lower their bills during heat waves by shifting energy use to off-peak hours. planetdetroit.org/2026/07/dte-peak-…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 30/06/2026

Up to 60 gallons per minute of contaminated groundwater has been flowing from the BASF site into the Detroit River near Wyandotte’s drinking water intake. planetdetroit.org/2026/06/detroit-r…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 29/06/2026

Utility shutoffs show what energy poverty looks like in a wealthy country, writes Amani Sawari of We Want Green Too: planetdetroit.org/2026/06/detroit-d…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 29/06/2026

Southeast Michigan is under an extreme heat watch from Tuesday afternoon through Thursday evening, and seven Michigan counties have an air quality alert for ozone Monday. planetdetroit.org/2026/06/detroit-h…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 26/06/2026

A measurable reduction in childhood asthma is Detroit health director’s top priority, he says in Planet Detroit interview: planetdetroit.org/2026/06/ali-abaze…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 25/06/2026

Twenty-five Great Lakes Water Authority member communities exceeded Michigan’s lead action level since 2018, and experts say authorities need to move faster to protect public health. planetdetroit.org/2026/06/drinking-…

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Planet Detroit @planetdetroit.org · 23/06/2026

The backlash against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's support for a 1.4-gigawatt data center in Saline Township signals the facilities may become a defining issue in Michigan's 2026 election: planetdetroit.org/2026/06/whitmer-d…

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