Endangered wildlife
Wastewater deadzone kills mussels
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An extreme example in an Ontario river shows these mollusks are more sensitive to pollution than we knew.
Detroit
New book highlights Detroit’s overlooked streetcar history
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Southeast Michigan author Niel Lehto digs through old case files and newspapers to deliver a book detailing the rise and fall of Detroit’s streetcar industry and its impact on the city’s historical development.
Forests
Emerald ash borers may increase crime, study says
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Researchers say tree loss plays a role in street crime.
Catch of the Day
Rats rejoice for warm winters
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Windsor fights rat-ocracy as Ontario’s seventh rattiest city.
Commentary
Urban advocates make impact out of the spotlight
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These urban advocates are among the many people who toil quietly on behalf of the environment of the Great Lakes region.
Capital News Service
Lead poisoning is statewide, help is not
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Federal authorities offer a handful of grants each year to provide lead abatement services, but because the competition is so fierce, they go to bigger metropolitan areas. Rural communities are left to fend for themselves to address lead problems that cause a myriad of serious health effects.
Energy
Michigan independent power producers band to fight utility
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Small energy companies are fighting Consumer Energy’s proposal to pay them less for their electricity.
Contaminants
Flint lead crisis triggers federal funds for abatement across Michigan
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But a shortage of certified contractors make it difficult to get underway mitigation of the hazardous element found in old homes.
Energy
Advocates face roadblocks while pursuing community solar in Detroit
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The Michigan city is learning that developing community solar largely comes down to whether the local utility is willing to participate.
Homepage Featured
Chicago fights blight with online sales of $1 lots
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Studies show environmental motives, increased property values are behind most purchases.